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Apr 17, 2020 · Based on a 1995 novel by Damon Galgut, which was set in South Africa and dealt in part with racial tensions in the wake of the ending of apartheid, “The Quarry” sounds as if it has all the elements to be a dark and brooding western-tinged noir drama in the mold of “No Country for Old Men.”
The Quarry's exploration of fascinating moral ambiguity is carried by stellar performances from Whigham and Shannon. Full Review | Original Score: 8/10 | Oct 21, 2020
Apr 16, 2020 · In “The Quarry,” Shea Whigham stars as a fugitive wanted for murder and arson who, in a moment of anger, kills the preacher (Bruno Bichir) who picked him up on a West Texas roadside, trying to ...
- Scott Teems
Apr 17, 2020 · Although The Quarry feels lackluster in its execution, it's an intriguing story of redemption that's largely carried by a captivating Michael Shannon. Based on the novel by Damon Galgut, The Quarry centers on a drifter (Shea Whigham), who is only ever known to viewers as The Man.
- Hannah Hoolihan
Apr 17, 2020 · “The Quarry” is a quiet movie with quiet performances; the two men almost never even raise their voices, but we know the stakes and feel the urgency in every muttered aside.
Apr 13, 2020 · If you’re a fan, even only marginally, of either Whigham or Shannon, THE QUARRY is well worth the extra time you might have during quarantine for a 98-minute, dialogue-heavy movie. As it hums along on a resonant, albeit somber frequency, it’s biblical explorations of sin, redemption, mercy, and justice couldn’t be more proficiently ...
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The character is in search of hope while being caught in continuous conflict with himself, full of heartbreak, and is one of the consistently effective elements of "The Quarry", showcasing a tremendous, authentic and felt-through performance by Shea Whigham.
