Kids aren't going to sit through this slow-moving, off the wall tale. While some of the humor gets an occasional chuckle, the acting is mediocre.
19 Reviews
A Crack-Smoker's Fantasy
refordgarry11 April 2020
Not a hunt for Lost Ship of Mojave Desert - story lifted from English author Philip Pullman's, Angels and Daemons, proving that Hollywood loves plagiarism, despite Pullman's novels being more realistic in the depiction of death etc. The "Bad"-mafia-hitman, with passion for Classic-music very reminiscent of Marshall in "Good, Bad & Ugly". At least that gave us a smattering of Saint-Saens, Bach, Mozart and Puccini in the desert. Two beard-boys stars, 5 IQ points higher than "Dumber and Dumber" duo were extremely lovable fellows. Pity then, they had to be in a movie like this.
Very disappointing movie
rabbit_boyrcn22 April 2020
Great Family Movie
watkinsryan8 April 2020
Great family movie
echo-0148611 April 2020
What a surprising film I've discovered!
jackwall-866878 April 2020
I found Gold Dust by happenstance while floating aimlessly through a numbing infinitum of entertainment/sitting on my couch waiting for normalcy and balance to return to our currently chaotic world. Much like the film's isolated, gold-hungry protagonists, Fink and Moses, I feel I've discovered an elusive treasure hiding in a vast and empty desert. Truly a lot to unpack here for anyone passionate about indie film or, hell, anyone willing (and good-natured enough) to buckle in for a quirky comedy and outlandish adventure fueled ride but I'll spare an enthusiastic soliloquy here because the less you know about this film before its compelling opening credits roll, the better! Suffice it to say, the mix of unabashed zaniness/acute directorial style and captivatingly sincere creative vision in this film brings something delightfully distracting to the screens of American audiences in a time when we all could truly use a mad-cap, Hijinx infested universe.
Enjoy!
Rod Thurman-Howle
Fun, family film.
jmogiz10 April 2020
What a fun ride!! Looney tunes meets Mad Max
ballytomten10 April 2020
What incredible fun! For the whole family too! My kids liked it even more than I did! An awesome looney tunes ride! Fink and Moses are so likeable - definitely right up there with my other favorite buddy pictures. When's the sequel??
Man this one has it all! Adventure, comedy, gorgeous locations, hilarious characters and what an awesone soundtrack. They even managed to get one of my favorite cage the elephant tunes in there!
A must see for sure! This is going to become one of my family's go to feel good movies!
A Quirky, Adventure-filled Indie Gem!
midgitte10 April 2020
I stumbled across Gold Dust trying to fill up some quarantine time and it completely took me by surprise in the best way possible.
I'm still left a little in shock and don't know how to describe what I just watched. This film was hilarious, heart wrenching, adventure-filled. The characters pulled me in right from the beginning with how loveable they are and it only got better. The storyline is definitely wild but I found myself more and more invested as the film went on. The clever writing, beautiful cinematography, and awesome score are also impressive. I can't remember the last time I saw an indie movie like this, I guess I started to think that nobody makes movies like this anymore.
It is, and should be recognized, as a total classic and I would highly recommend anyone to see Gold Dust!! And when I say anyone, I mean it, I think this is a film you can watch with the whole family. It's a little bit crazy for sure, but we need more movies like this these days!
Good watch!
avahartfilm10 April 2020
Worth a watch
burnsbburns10 April 2020
Gold Dust is a breath of fresh air
billedwards-6893110 April 2020
So there's prospectors, lost money, drug-lords, rogue desert kids, villains, and opera?
I must say I was surprised at everything that is packed into this film, but found it to be utterly enjoyable. Keep an open mind, and I'm sure you'll find that this movie takes you on quite an adventure, while also delivering a lot of comic relief. I found myself watching scenes that I couldn't help but just laugh my a** off. The two main characters Fink and Moses are the hilarious duo who really drive this film with their great performances and their contrary character personalities. I think this is the light-hearted type of movie that we need right now. I'm always on the lookout for clever indie films that can offer some relief from the monotonous repeats of Hollywood, and Gold Dust definitely delivered. The music I absolutely loved, acting was on point, and the cinematography was gorgeous. Hilarious, fun, and able to be enjoyed with the whole family, I must recommend Gold Dust to you. It's definitely a refreshing new film.
Cheap, cheesey and well done on a budget. Lots of fun.
paab-8129811 April 2020
GOLD DUST is a very silly, ultra-low-budget movie where the writer, director, and one of the two main characters are all the same person: David Wall. One of the more interesting characteristics of David Wall is that he looks very much like Robert Redford's somewhat younger, middle-aged brother. Unsurprisingly, he styles his hair very carefully like Redford's to encourage the effect.
Also interestingly, about half the cast all have "Wall" as their last name. So GOLD DUST is clearly a family affair. "Hey! Let's all make a movie and we can be all the actors!"
Although everything is fairly amateurish, most of the primary characters are actually pretty good actors and there's nothing about the production values that screams "made for a dollar". About the only really badly designed and acted character is the hitman who just gets tiresome nearly instantly.
One of the tells for the budget, but which contributes positively to the movie, is the almost exclusive use of well-known classical music for the sound track. "In the Hall of the Mountain King", as an example, makes great background music for a fight scene, no doubt about it. And CHEAP royalty for quality music, too.
So, carefully keeping in mind the origins and realities of this movie, it's not half bad. Personally, I really liked it. If you can be a little forgiving, I'd encourage you to watch it.
But do keep in mind that my rating of 9/10 is more a function of my relativistic rating system than some kind of statement that it competes with RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK or something. Given the circumstances, it was exactly the movie it tried to be and is pretty much as good a movie as it COULD have been given the circumstances. In other words, it's a really GREAT movie for the type of movie that it is. Keep that in mind.
The only real downside is the vast number of fake reviews here on Internet Movie Db. But of course, that's mostly Internet Movie Db's fault and isn't really a knock against the movie. It just clearly underscores what a miserable website Internet Movie Db is and how badly curated and how much the operators of the site don't give a... Well, YOU know.
Also interestingly, about half the cast all have "Wall" as their last name. So GOLD DUST is clearly a family affair. "Hey! Let's all make a movie and we can be all the actors!"
Although everything is fairly amateurish, most of the primary characters are actually pretty good actors and there's nothing about the production values that screams "made for a dollar". About the only really badly designed and acted character is the hitman who just gets tiresome nearly instantly.
One of the tells for the budget, but which contributes positively to the movie, is the almost exclusive use of well-known classical music for the sound track. "In the Hall of the Mountain King", as an example, makes great background music for a fight scene, no doubt about it. And CHEAP royalty for quality music, too.
So, carefully keeping in mind the origins and realities of this movie, it's not half bad. Personally, I really liked it. If you can be a little forgiving, I'd encourage you to watch it.
But do keep in mind that my rating of 9/10 is more a function of my relativistic rating system than some kind of statement that it competes with RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK or something. Given the circumstances, it was exactly the movie it tried to be and is pretty much as good a movie as it COULD have been given the circumstances. In other words, it's a really GREAT movie for the type of movie that it is. Keep that in mind.
The only real downside is the vast number of fake reviews here on Internet Movie Db. But of course, that's mostly Internet Movie Db's fault and isn't really a knock against the movie. It just clearly underscores what a miserable website Internet Movie Db is and how badly curated and how much the operators of the site don't give a... Well, YOU know.
gold dust, a great family movie... thats not a family movie...???
meanolddrunk8 April 2020
Warning: Spoilers
I wish (not really) i was one of those artsy fartsy, that could say i " i previewed the screener at the alpine"but no, the alpine is a butcher shop where i live.
ok, the review. this has all the elements of family friendly kids have, some bumbling idiost stumble on a girl, etc. but. drug lord, assassin, etc
there is genuine good feel about the whole film. almost as if dumb and dumber were smarter. gold dust is very comical, not holding your gut funny. that seems to be an art lost in the 70s.
ok im not going to give away spoliers but this above average for a buddy/ buddy comedy. its no Hap and Leonard. but ther will be times when say"ha" and then "hahaha" and still "ha that's so stupid its funny". over all its a really great relief, just sit and chuckle. not a spoiler,... but watch past the credits to find about santa
Quirky, Fun, Rambling, Heartfelt, and Redemptive
williampmcg16 April 2020
Hang on for a wild rambling ride through beautiful dessert scenes, fun and funny dialogue, quirky humor, lovable and handsome protagonists, charming, apocalyptically dressed children and teens, over-the-top antagonists we love to hate, redemptive and heartwarming themes.You're never really sure where you will end up, but you enjoy the ride anticipating where the next detour may take you, and you may even feel good when you arrive. Suitable for older kids. Watch this one! I love this director.
Delightful and Colorful!
timkeln11 April 2020
Gold Dust is filled with quirky characters and a very unique plot line. I love how music was such a key ingredient even to the point of using it as a weapon. ;) The plot, the cinematography, the characters were all delightful and colorful. Our family really enjoyed it! Gold Dust is a treasure!
A Real Refreshing Change
smoodydude12 April 2020
There is so much mindless junk out there that mostly I switch off and write or read instead. I came across another one of David Wall's films quite by chance and I loved it, so when I saw he had made this one I jumped at the chance to see it. It's quirky, funny and full of obscure characters. It was so unpredictable that I was compelled to find out what happened to everyone. I love a good dialogue too, and this film fulfilled my interests. I relished Fink and Moses' hilarious conversations the most. It is innocent and wacky, and the Fink/Moses friendship was quite endearing. Loved that it was a family event, it was obviously great fun to make. Quite brilliant. Thank you for some appreciable entertainment. Please feel free to make another one soon.
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