My mind is bursting with thoughts after I spent some time watching “Blood for Dust.” This movie took me through a harsh landscape that was full of hard choices and even harder characters.
Right from the beginning, I got hooked to the character of Cliff. He looked like this ordinary guy with a family who was just trying to pay his bills as a traveling salesman. However, below the surface, there lay a multifariousness that really fascinated me. His conflicts and paradoxes seemed so true.
The tension kept building up when Ricky suggested to Cliff an unsafe opportunity for instant money through smuggling.
The story became more gripping with Ricky’s mannerism which combined charm and danger as well. Even though he had become deeply engaged in this underworld, I couldn’t help but wonder how far he could go.
The performances in "Blood for Dust" were consistently brilliant. Scoot McNairy’s character "Cliff" was so well- etched and he acted it with such intensity. In every sequence with him, I felt as if I were right beside him, battling with the same things on my own.
Even Kit Harington’s Character "Ricky" was absolutely mind-blowing to watch, because every time he smiled or laughed, my heart leaped up.
However, it wasn’t just the actors that impressed me. The cinematography and sound design really managed to create a mood throughout the movie.
Visually the film took on the grimness of its setting while sound design aggressively heightened tension in each scene. Together they made an experience that I couldn’t shake off after I had finished watching.
What hit me most about “Blood for Dust” is how hopeless it is. These characters lived in a world where everything was stacked against them and they wanted to live by any means necessary. It may have been bleak outlook but one which seemed oddly fascinating.
All in all, “Blood for Dust” is an absorbing detective story that delves into the most obscure corners of human mind.
With its gripping roles, tough performance and realistic surroundings, it’s a must-see movie. So, if you are looking for a film that will leave your mind pondering over several issues after it ends then pick “Blood for Dust”.
Take my word on it; you won’t be sorry.
