A Kiwi-shot period piece Western which details the odd, thawing relationship between a vulnerable kidnapped woman and her uncouth captor, Good For Nothing is a movie which tells a pretty simple story but leaves its quiet mark — to the extent that it imparts one — chiefly via the unfussy naturalistic performances of its leads. Lacking much in the way of narrative dynamism, the film should chiefly appeal to genre enthusiasts.



There's nothing wildly revelatory about the performances of Cohen Holloway or Inge Rademeyer (above), the latter of whom vaguely recalls Kate Beckinsale. They each show a certain gift and comfort with silence, though, which not all actors possess. If only the movie trusted them enough to spend more time with them instead of dawdling with an in-pursuit posse subplot that doesn't pay off, Good For Nothing might amount to something a bit more special and memorable. For the full, original review, from ShockYa, click here. For more information on the movie, meanwhile, click here. (Screen Media/Mi Films, R, 93 minutes)