The Weight is a new movie starring Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe that takes place in Oregon in 1933. Samuel (Hawke) is trying to make ends meet, taking odd jobs here and there, but comes home one day to find an eviction notice and all his things in the hallway. While searching for a new place to live, he gets into a fight with some guys who turn out to be cops, and is arrested. He's taken away from his daughter (the cutest girl!), but not before promising her that he will come back for her. He is then sent to work in a work camp in the middle of nowhere. Clancy (Crowe) is the boss at the work camp, and he notices that Samuel is smart and hardworking. He offers him a deal- help smuggle gold out of a mine before the government gets to it, and in return, Clancy will write him a letter for early release, giving Samuel the chance to reunite with his daughter before she's up for adoption. Easy peasy, right?
Samuel has to choose three fellow prisoners to go with him, and they are escorted by two men with guns to make sure they stay on track, and with orders to kill them if any gold goes missing. Off they set out through the unknown wilderness. What could go wrong?
There was never a dull moment, especially during the intense scene of them throwing gold across and crossing a rickety bridge, or when two of the characters get trapped in the water. I was expecting a bit more suspense and tension, but I still found the film engaging and very enjoyable. While it isn’t my usual type of movie, I was glued to the screen throughout. I thought Ethan Hawke did an amazing job in this one.
I also really liked the soundtrack!
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