This is a throwback Western, and a really solid one. In a world filled with explosive and dramatic films where the stakes are so large that even the universe collapsing seems small, Surrounded manages to remind the audience that character is far more important than grandeur. An excellent script, great set pieces, two powerhouse performances, and a clever conceit, this story is driven, focussed, attentive, and beautifully made.
It's a shame, and very reflective of the state of movie theaters, that MGM decided to release this film straight to VOD. This is the exact type of movie that can and should pull and audience, if it was marketed enough and correctly. Westerns might not be everyone's cup of tea, but it's hard to ignore a classic, well made film. This is the type of movie to pull people back to the theaters.
It's a shame, and very reflective of the state of movie theaters, that MGM decided to release this film straight to VOD. This is the exact type of movie that can and should pull and audience, if it was marketed enough and correctly. Westerns might not be everyone's cup of tea, but it's hard to ignore a classic, well made film. This is the type of movie to pull people back to the theaters.