The Isolate Thief

The starkness and unique nature of this story make this film an emotionally compelling watch. Despite the slow pace, the connection with Adeline and the hope for the safety of this plucky and resourceful teenager holds our attention. And the solid cast makes the movie breathe.

The Isolate Thief is a tough, grisly Western that overplays the grisliness a little too often for its own good; towards the end you’ll be thinking, “So-and-so’s now got HOW many bullet wounds and sounds like they’re breathing through a really major bronchial infection, so how are they still alive?” but like they sometimes say, movies can be all about suspension of disbelief.