The Kid is a gritty Western drama that follows Rio, a young boy on the run with his sister after killing their abusive father. As they flee, they cross paths with famed outlaw Billy the Kid and relentless lawman Pat Garrett. What follows is a tense and emotional journey about morality, survival, and the choices that shape us. The story explores the blurred lines between right and wrong in the Old West, all through the eyes of a boy forced to grow up too fast.Directed by Vincent D’Onofrio and starring Dane DeHaan as Billy the Kid, Ethan Hawke as Pat Garrett, and Jake Schur as Rio, the film delivers a moody, character-driven take on Western legends. It benefits from committed performances, especially from Hawke’s grounded and hardened Garrett. The film’s pacing is steady and contemplative, giving room for its themes of redemption to resonate. While not a traditional shootout-heavy Western, it offers depth and nuance.
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