SummaryBorder vigilante Bill Greer (Frank Grillo) and his son Jackson (Jake Allyn) are on patrol when Jackson accidentally kills a Mexican immigrant boy. Bill tries to take the blame but Texas Ranger Ramirez (George Lopez) sees through the lie, spurring Jackson to flee south on horseback across the Rio Grande to become a gringo "illegal alien" in Mexico... Read More
Directed By:Conor Allyn
Written By:Jake Allyn
No Man's Land
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Mixed or Average
52
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Generally Favorable
8.0
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
43% Positive
6 Reviews
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50% Mixed
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Jan 21, 2021
80
No Man’s Land comes out of the blue to comment memorably on the immigration crisis by simply giving human life its due. It’s wise and empathetic and worth a watch.
Jan 19, 2021
70
There is a gentleness, both to Allyn’s performance and to the film overall, that draws the audience in. The movie’s path is as predictable as Jackson’s, but it’s beautifully shot and the idea is a good one — reversing the typical border-crosser-on-the-run idea. That doesn’t forgive all of its shortcomings, but it comes close.
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Generally Favorable
50% Positive
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Jan 28, 2021
10
Watched this movie with my family the other night. It’s beautifully shot and acted — and its story about a young man’s journey to understanding his long-held misconceptions and recognizing the humanity in the “other” feels particularly important right now. Much more than an action movie
Jan 24, 2021
10
Wow. The critic tug of war on this left me wondering what type of movie this would **** honestly, it was awesome! Intense, fun, dramatic. It had me on the edge of my chair. Loved it and highly recommend!
Jan 21, 2021
63
No Man’s Land doesn’t quite cover uncharted territory in the way its creators seem to want it to. Nor does it arrive at a destination you can’t see coming from miles away. Still, the destination makes the tedium of the trip worthwhile.
Jan 22, 2021
50
For a movie that’s about a character on the run, No Man’s Land meanders and takes its time in a way that feels in conflict with the narrative.
Jan 19, 2021
50
Rather than let No Man’s Land solely focus on white Americans’ need to open their eyes to the vitriol they spew and hate they foster, the script asks their victims to shoulder the responsibility of their own oppression.
Jan 23, 2021
40
No Man’s Land is largely uninterested in exploring the Mexican characters’ stories, which transforms the film into an unbalanced drama that lacks nuance.
Jan 18, 2021
38
No Man’s Land mostly suggests a performance of allyship on the filmmakers’ part.
Dec 29, 2021
6
This thoughtful film could have been a minor modern epic if it had been given a stronger script. As is, it holds interest until some poorly developed story details begin to become too obvious. It’s also photographically patchy, with cheap handheld shots bringing down the better-constructed sequences. Some distracting editing in the first half won’t help it gain the attention the overall story is straining for – a pity because the whole thing has very good intentions as we follow a young man’s attempts to redeem himself for an accidental killing. Performances are sincere with the casting generally convincing, it’s just the weak moments in the script that let it down. Music is well used throughout including a couple of interesting songs and the outdoor locations standing in for the Tex-Mex border add impact – those who don’t feel the need to analyze their entertainment won’t mind the flaws, others may be let down.
Production Company:
- Margate House Films
Release Date:Jan 22, 2021
Duration:1 h 54 m
Rating:PG-13
Tagline:The fight for family knows no boundaries.
Awards
Almeria Western Film Festival
• 1 Nomination
