Thunderheart
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Movie Reviews of Thunderheart
Movie Review: Washington Redskin
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a go-to movie if you don't know what to watch. I think this is Val Kilmer's best dramatic performance (I also loved him in 'Real Genius'). The movie portrays Kilmer's character initially dismissing but eventually rediscovering, through well-done visions, his heritage amid the murders, corruption and eventual resolution the movie entertainingly provides. My top praise though must go to Graham Greene (Dances w/ Wolves, Northern Exposure, etc) as the wry, witty sheriff who has never had 'a vision'. Whenever Graham's name appears on the opening credits, I know I'm going to be in for a treat. Major kudos also to the cinematographer - the South Dakota badlands scenery and the excellent use of back-lighting is worth the price of admission alone - haunting, stark, but at the same time beckoning and beautiful. Not being a Native American, I cannot comment on the authenticity of life 'on the Rez', but it was moving on many levels nonetheless. A movie worthy of any collector interested in Native American interests.Movie Review: Completely Epic
Summary: 5 Stars
I don't feel I'm spoiling anything by saying this, in fact I hope the movie is easier for you to understand because of it, so Val Kilmer plays Thunderheart but he isn't aware of it. He is Thunderheart's reincarnation, sent to the Pine Ridge Reservation to help his people out during a troubling time of clashes between AIM-traditionalists and progovernment-GOONs. Also another character, "Jimmy Looks Twice," might very well be exemplifying Leonard Peltier, for those who are familiar with him and his case. This has to be the best movie ever made about the Native People of Turtle Island, with Geronimo following close behind in second place. To me it's epic and a very bold statement. My dad bought it when it first came out so I've seen it countless times. Takes about twenty viewings or so before the whole message finally sinks in. And don't you love those kinds of movies? I know I do, they're what give cinema that extra amount of aliveness.Movie Review: Wounded Knee
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great American Indian movie! It's almost a virtual visit of Wounded Knee and this is one of the reasons I purchased this movie. I always enjoy learning about the Plains Indians and this movie gave an excellent account of "The Knee". I felt like I was in this movie trying to help solve this murder and trading with Grandpa. I sympathized with Maggie and her children and fell in love with the Washington Redskin/Ray Lavoi, alias, Val Kilmer (I'm a big fan of his). This movie gave you an up-close view of the Pine Ridge Indian Res and all the injustices that have become a way-of-life to these people. You will want to run to the "Stronghold" with Thunderheart and shout for joy at their triumph there. Don't hesitate to add this movie to your collection because it will put you there right in the middle of all the action. You will want to get up and dance at the PowPow, make a trade with Grandpa and root for Jimmy.Movie Review: Undiscovered Classis
Summary: 5 Stars
I first saw this movie on HBO and was left wondering why I hadn't seen this in the theatre.Val Kilmer is outstanding the FBI agent who finds that everything is not as it seems, not only with the FBI but with his own identity and heritage.
The movie walks a fine line between mysticism and reality and does it well. The script is engaging and Micheal Apted's direction keeps up the pace. All the supporting roles are very well done but Graham Greene was terrific as the Reservation sherrif.
Based on actual events, there's a real sadness to the story as we see how more than once, in most cases, our government really didn't the indians best at heart.
If you read many reviews of this film you will find most people came to see it by accident or some quirk of fate. This is one of those films you stumble on and are thankful you did. Great cinema - an for those that haven't seen it yet, an undiscovered classic.
Movie Review: deserves to be seen by more people
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw this film back in the late '80's as part of a double bill with Last of the Mohicans. One of my favorite cinematic experiences. I sat through both movies twice, and was steeped in that feeling of being taken to another world. When I stepped out of the theatre and into the "real" world, I wondered where i'd taken a wrong turn and immediately wanted to return to the theatre.
Since then I've seen Thunderheart many more times and each time, I'm weeping and wanting to single handedly undo the centuries of wrongs we've perpetrated on the American Indian. And feeling angrily helpless, as do most decent citizens of this corporate world. Val Kilmer has yet to surpass this work, Sam Shepard is so good you want to kill him.
Don't be put off by thinking it's a "do-gooder" film. It's very entertaining as well.