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Oliver Sherman Trailer: I'll Build A Wall And We Can Keep Them On The Other Side

By TK | Posted Under Trailers | Comments (11)

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Films about veterans are always a touchy one, and films about vets with Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome are even more so. It takes a delicate hand to not make it seem exploitive, but also to still tell an interesting story. The best ones (such as Jim Sheridan’s Brothers) are the ones that juxtapose the need for normalcy with the impracticality of that need in light of the realities created by the scars of war.

Oliver Sherman, directed by first-timer Ryan Bedford, seeks to wade into those murky waters and find that balance. The trailer is a phenomenal one, qith a quiet, gentle tone that belies the obvious menace beneath the surface. Garret Dillahunt (Winter’s Bone, Last House On The Left) plays an unstable veteran who tracks down the man who saved his life (Donal Logue), only to find him content with his normal life, complete with wife (the amazing Molly Parker) and children. Strife ensues.

Watch it:

Yikes. The cast looks excellent — Logue continues to be underused, even though he works regularly, he doesn’t get nearly enough quality roles. Molly Parker is great in everything, be it “Deadwood” or the twisted masterpiece that is Kissed. And Dillahunt looks… calmly terrifying.

So, yes. I’m uncomfortably interested.









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Comments

Excellent. Let's not forget that Dillahunt was also in Deadwood and played easily the most "calmly terrifying" character to perfection.

Posted by: PaddyDog at February 15, 2011 10:37 AM

Ugh. I hate the feeling of dread that trailer evokes. So yeah, it's good.

Posted by: tamatha at February 15, 2011 10:39 AM

Looks mesmerising.

Dillahunt rocks in everything,
AND the dude from Terriers.

I just spilled saliva on my keyboard..

Posted by: Magiel at February 15, 2011 10:43 AM

Dillahunt has mainly played despicable, sinister characters. This one is sinister and unsettling, but pitiful as well it seems. However, he is absolutely hilarious and sweet on Raising Hope. A very fine actor. I love Donal Logue. Alas, poor Terriers. We hardly knew ye.

Posted by: Forrest at February 15, 2011 10:46 AM

Wow, Dillahunt really looks creepy in this one, especially since I recognize him best as the goofy dad from Raising Hope.

Posted by: linny at February 15, 2011 10:48 AM

Nice trailer. Garret Dillahunt is such a damn good actor, especially in this kind of role. Even in lesser fare like Last House On The Left he still brings it. With Donal Logue and Molly Parker in supporting roles, I'm definitely in.

Posted by: jM at February 15, 2011 11:00 AM

Although the subject of this movie is not necessarily something I'm interested in, I am happy to support the hiring of insanely talented actors like Dillahunt and Logue. They are two of my favorites.

Posted by: Siege at February 15, 2011 11:05 AM

The trailer gives the vibe like they will use thesame violence curve as The Unforgiven.
I hope that.

Posted by: Magiel at February 15, 2011 11:26 AM

These poor bastards. We have done such a profound disservice to the men and women who served in this war.

I will absolutely see this one - great cast.

Posted by: samantha t at February 15, 2011 5:03 PM

I won't let you fall apart.

Posted by: valerie at February 15, 2011 5:56 PM

TK... did I say I love you and your NIN reference? Well I do. Hell, I'll even agree to you locking me in your basement

Posted by: catherine at February 16, 2011 4:58 AM