max-seitz-1990 Das Finstere Tal is much more than a Western shot in Austria. Apart from the excellent production values and the competent performances, it features a clever and deep plot, that combines prominent features of classic Westerns (i.e., outlaws and oppressed villagers) regarding a mysterious tale about a foreigner set out for revenge. The characters - first and foremost Greider - are complex and interact in a meaningful way, making their desires and intentions very tangible. Therefore, the movie succeeds both on a formal level and on a content level: the mysteries and the dark secrets of the villagers resemble the outer features of the valley, accentuated by great cinematography and the impressive scenery.Full review on movie-discourse.blogspot.com

bandito Was slow and decent. didnt like english songs. had problems wt the illogical actions the main protagonist did. with a better second half script and better soundtrack, this movie would have been 8+ check out Ravenous !

whalleypx The favourable reviews here have already highlighted the cinematography, the gratifyingly minimal dialogue, (I think I've seen and heard so much clichéd dialogue in recent cinema that the dialogue in this film is a blessed relief from that), and the beautiful setting of a high alpine village in winter. The story itself is no great shakes, but what is made of it is. Best film I've seen on Amazon for the longest time. The central characters don't need to be fully fleshed out because neither the story nor the genre demands it. I thought the whole thing was written around a repeating rifle, but I'm probably wrong.

blackdruidwolf-86740 I came upon this movie not knowing anything about it. All I knew was that the main character was an actor I found to be truly wonderful in another movie I had seen. I really enjoyed this movie a lot! It was well written. The small details here and there really helped make the movie even better! From the costume to the scenery, the animals,and the characters. Every little touch such as ice in a bowl were just perfect. I found the story enjoyable enough to want to watch it again and again. The opening song says it all, you just have to listen and you might not fully know it's meaning until you've seen the movie through to the end.