Charming (kindamello)drama set amidst a generously photographed American West does not break any new ground with it's tried and true theme of the washed out man who drifts back into his murky past after running away from an unfulfilled present, but does manage to keep you involved throughout with it's sensitively casted ensemble. Sam Shepard re-teams with the esteemed Wim Wenders back to familiar territory, this time taking the lead role himself as the has-been actor who discovers his latent domesticity all too late in the game. What is an accommodating lead performance is nearly overshadowed by the excited supporting cast. From Jessica Lange's unique twist on her emotions, to Tim Roth's organized, comical directness, to the attention grabbing performance of relatively unknown Gabriel Mann, this is a film that is enjoyed best by ensemble indie lovers. The laid back direction and the generic character trappings do bare down at times... with no expectations though, this just might be the low-key drama to balance out entertaining stereotypes, real life drama, and artful production in an easy to swallow but touching choice at this week's coming rental session.
Review of Don't Come Knocking
