Indian Runner [DVD] [1991]

The film was consistant in its excellent acting, with a very interesting and poigiant story line, which although quite a familiar idea of bad brother versus good brother, was still a pleasure to watch.
As can be seen by the certificate it is obviously not a family film and may not appeal to all. However, the superb acting, dramatic and at times rather beautiful storyline, certainly compels the audience to watch on. The film seems to have been directed with sensitivity, and good understanding of the issues raised concerning the plot line. In summary, it starts well has a good plot line throughout with an equally good ending. I urge you to watch on.

I was browsing through channels in my sofa, when suddenly a movie was starting, saw the name Viggo Mortensen in the credits and gave it a shot.

I was very surprised with this movie. A simple story, but done in a way that touches you inside. It's one of those movies with a simple plot, small scenery that brings so much more to it.

Viggo is at his best here, in fact i think this is his best performance ever. He really is a great actor and i hope he gets more attention in the future (specially after the LOTR trilogy and Hidalgo).

Patricia Arquette has one of her best performances and David Morse is perfect as the "good brother". I dont know if this movie came out in cinemas, at least in my country it didnt, but you have some oscar winning performances here.

Sean Penn directs it and shows he's so much talented in the screen as behind the cameras. A wonderful movie, not to be missed, i highly recomend it.

Having originally had the good fortune to have seen the film at the cinema in 1991, it has one of those films that stayed with me. I must start by emphasising that it is not light viewing, but the effort brings rich reward. I watched it again for only the second time last night, some 17 or so yrs later, and found it no less powerful. The acting across the board was superb and it had many stand out scenes. I think ( & this won't spoil the film ) the scene round Joe's family table with Charles Bronson has to be among the most natural and believable committed to celluloid. The photography was spot on. There were countless frames that just said amazing. Even now I'm remembering many well filmed & acted parts that linger. On a note of query, I seemed to recall that there was a scene by the river where Frank's girlfriend jumped in and has to be rescued to the sounds of Janis Joplin "Summertime" The scenes on the version I saw were of Frank leaving work ???? Any info to put my mind straight or tell me what movie I'm confusing it with would be appreciated.