Let Him Go is a story about a shattered couple reconnecting through sorrow and loss, and sacrificing even more in the process. Shanille Commons. Wanting to lead an honest life, a notorious bank robber turns himself in, only to be double-crossed by two ruthless FBI agents. Based on the 2013 novel of the same name by Larry Watson, Kevin Costner and Diane Lane star as a retired sheriff and his wife, who set out to find their only grandchild after their son dies, and encounter an "off-the-grid" family, led by Lesley Manville. AMC Artisan Films. But although Blanche rules with a Victorian-level of grit, isn't she - at least before any of her more vicious tendencies emerge - entitled to do that? Anyhow, here he has his meatiest dramatic role in many years, and delivers fully on it. Now I am again quite in awe of his straight forward but masterful writing, characters that fly off the page, and creative everyday plots that become heroic and almost mystical. Margaret tries to convince Blanche by telling her about the physical abuse Donnie did to Lorna and her child, but Blanche hits Margaret and then tells Donnie to hit her even stronger. In retaliation, Margaret kills Blanche with the shotgun. Let Him Go is a 2020 American neo-Western film starring Diane Lane and Kevin Costner, and produced, written and directed by Thomas Bezucha. Three years later, Lorna marries Donnie Weboy (Will Brittain). A scoop of ice cream falls from a little boy’s cone onto the sidewalk. A teenager's adventures as a bounty hunter take an unexpected twist. Hired to steal a rare painting from one of the most enigmatic painters of all time, an ambitious art dealer becomes consumed by his own greed and insecurity as the operation spins out of control. With uncommon stealth, “Let Him Go” morphs from a drama about loss and grief into a terrifying thriller. Lane delivers a dramatic and rock-solid performance that has Oscar nomination written all over it.I'm also a big fan of Kevin Costner, not just because he's a solid and reliable actor over many years. So, you can find the one that deserves your heart. LET HIM GO *CUT TO THE CHASE* NOTE: This spoiler was submitted by Jeremy. She's used sparingly in the movie, but that makes her scenes all the more memorable. 1 Pics During Fall Pandemic", "Universal Continues To Dominate Paltry Pandemic Post-Thanksgiving B.O. Various sources clue them into the whereabouts of the Weboy family, including a young Native American man named Peter (Booboo Stewart). At the same time, the others are awakened by the smell of fire. [6], The film was released by Focus Features on November 6, 2020. It's a well-crafted and thoughtful story, but not one to make you feel good inside, for the reasons outlined above. And she is genuinely chilling here, firing on all cylinders like some sort of deranged Bette Davis on speed. [17], On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 83% based on 183 reviews, with an average rating of 6.9/10. [5] Filming lasted through May 17. Another nomination perhaps? More Trailers and Videos for Let Him Go. Bezucha would also produce the film with Paula Mazur and Mitchell Kaplan. They then go to help George out of the house, but are stopped by Blanche, who shoots and kills George. Let Him Go You need to let him go and let yourself heal. LET HIM GO Larry Watson Montana 1948 was my first encounter with the wonderful author, Larry Watson. A story of a man who loves his wife more than even she can imagine. Letting go doesn’t mean forgetting the good times or regretting the experience. “Let Him Go” is based on the 2013 novel of the same name by Larry Watson. Let Him Go (2020) Full Cast & Crew. They stop at Peter's house. And the music by Michael Giacchino - one of my favourite composers - is cello-heavy and fitting for the sombre storyline. harks back to another Kevin Costner blockbuster where he was a bit luckier! Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Let Him Go VIOLENCE/GORE 6 – Four men and a woman barge through a hotel door and attack a man and a woman in the room: the man is pushed against a wall, the woman tells the other woman that her son has been hitting his wife and child and the second woman hits him twice in the face and he then hits the other woman hard in the face. [11] The film made $1.8 million in its second weekend, finishing second behind newcomer Freaky,[12] then $710,000 in its third. [9] The studio spent an estimated $8 million promoting the film. A small team of U.S. soldiers battle against hundreds of Taliban fighters in Afghanistan. It grossed $10.5 million and received generally positive reviews from critics. This pic hurts a little. Donnie tries to take over George, but George knocks him out with the butt of the shotgun. Margaret thanks Peter for all the help he gave her and says goodbye to him. Was this review helpful to you? Top job, although I suspect this may not be his year for his elusive Best Actor award.Finally, rounding out the Oscar hopefuls is the brilliant Lesley Manville as Blanche Weboy. LET HIM GO is a story of love and hate. The local police sheriff sides with the Weboys and tells George and Margaret to leave. 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After a family tragedy for the Blackledge family, grandparents George (Kevin Costner) and Margaret (Diane Lane) are left to bring up baby Jimmy (Bram and Otto Hornung) with mother/daughter-in-law Lorna (Kayli Carter). (2020). You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. If you are a movie-lover though, then it's an interesting watch, if only for the fine acting performances on offer. Let Him Go (2020) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. LET HIM GO Larry Watson Montana 1948 was my first encounter with the wonderful author, Larry Watson. Written and directed by The Family Stone filmmaker Thomas Bezucha, Let Him Go is set in the early 1960s. From Wings to Parasite, here's a look back at all of the Best Picture Oscar winners in the history of the ceremony. The audience was 66% over the age of 35, with 52% being female. “Let Him Go” stars Kevin Costner as a retired sheriff and Diane Lane as his wife. When she discovers that Donnie, Lorna and Jimmy have left without even saying goodbye, Margaret worries over Jimmy's safety. But you must let him go, sweet girl. Her charms do not last long as the dinner conversation progresses and an attempt from Margaret to hold Jimmy in her arms turns sour. Margaret and George finally locate Donnie's uncle, Bill Weboy (Jeffrey Donovan), in Gladstone, North Dakota. I always remember him gamely appearing as "The Postman"/'propeller-guy' in Billy Crystal's hilarious montage opening for the 70th Academy Awards. Let Him Go has its gun blasts and bloodiness; it’s lonely sundowns and whisky swigs; and it has that ache you get in your gut when you care, but you can’t change the course of the bad things tumbleweeding your way. Technical Information . With Diane Lane, Kevin Costner, Kayli Carter, Ryan Bruce. They travel hundreds of miles and face grave dangers as they search for a place that either can call home. A retired sheriff and his wife, grieving over the death of their son, set out to find their only grandson. One day while James is out riding his horse, Lorna readies a sink bath for Jimmy. Let Him Go essentially tells the story of dueling grandparents. She then plans to leave her home at midnight, and tells them to wait for her at their hotel. Davenport University. You've been craving his love, and as a result, your … Award winning actors Kevin Costner and Diane Lane give muted performances that absolutely shine and speak volumes as grieving grandparents hoping to save their grandson in a Hatfield & McCoys-like setting. With uncommon stealth, “Let Him Go” morphs from a drama about loss and grief into a terrifying thriller. Although you could argue that this is tonally extremely uneven, it works and makes the movie a lot more memorable than it otherwise would be.The standout leading performance here is the one from Diane Lane as the mentally tortured Granny pursuing her convictions across the country. And the finale turns a slightly sleepy tale of "two old folks" into an 'all guns blazing' action western that's highly unexpected. Not feeling welcome anymore, they leave the Weboy house. The sense of tension there is recreated here, exacerbated by the movie's extremely slow (read "glacial") pace in its early stages. Let Him Go marks a reunion for Costner and Lane, who played Superman's adoptive parents Jonathan and Martha Kent in 2013's Man of Steel. Their initial meeting is cold, but Margaret refuses to be intimidated and accepts Bill's invitation to the Weboys' homestead for dinner. A black horse quietly returns to the ranch, riderless. 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