Cool as can be, outlaw Connor (Gavin Drew) sits at a table in a saloon having beer, awaiting what might be his destiny, a marshal (Diego Torres) who has unsuccessfully trailed him for years and only now caught up with him. The marshal's the polar opposite of Connor, he's nervous, twitchy, full of anger, and has problems to keep his feelings under control. But then again, he has the upper hand, as he's the one with the gun he refused to hand over to the barmaid (Izzy Tiska) upon her request, so he feels in total control. But would Connor really act that cool if he hadn't an ace up his sleeve?

If you like westerns, then this one's for you - and not for its beautiful landscapes, fancy horse riding or exciting shoot-outs, action setpieces or any of this ilk, as Cowboy Connor has none. It's really just two (sometimes three) people around a table, with even all background blacked out. But what the script delivers is an exciting genre miniature, entirely based on dialogue, which the cast delivers with Old West charm. And what makes this work is a definite feel for the genre and its standard situations, but without just going for clichés or giving the story a post-modernist spin. Instead we're treated to snappy dialogue that steadly builds up tension that's finally released in its final plottwist, all making this a very fine watch.

review © by Mike Haberfelner

 

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