Gina Gammell & Riley Keough’s ‘War Pony’ Is Admirable But Overstuffed [Cannes Review]

Cannes – It may seem obvious, but sometimes combining two compelling stories doesn’t lead to an overall more captivating film.

That’s the primary takeaway from Gina Gammell and Riley Keough‘s somewhat messy “War Pony,” which debuted at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival this weekend.

At its best, a welcome addition to the increasing number of contemporary Native American stories seen in the films such as “Songs My Brother Told Me,” “Wild Indian” and FX’s “Reservation Dogs.” At worst, it’s a disjointed narrative that sadly overstays its welcome.Continue reading Gina Gammell & Riley Keough’s ‘War Pony’ Is Admirable But Overstuffed [Cannes Review] at The Playlist.

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