The Old Way (2023)

Ide calls the western predictable but says Cage and Armstrong make it worth watching. She praises their angular, unexpectedly affecting father-daughter relationship.

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Ehrlich finds the Western competent but overly conventional and lacking ambition. He praises the moments when Cage and Armstrong’s characters begin to understand one another, but faults the dull shootouts and formulaic plotting.

The review finds the western clichéd and its second half predictable, despite a weary, understated performance from Nicolas Cage. It praises a tender scene where Colton discusses his difficulty processing emotions, but says the script uses it to excuse rather than contextualize his past.

King finds the film a derivative, shallow Western that squanders its chance to do something new. He praises the father-daughter dynamic and a fireside scene where Cage and Armstrong connect.

The critic finds The Old Way more engaging than its familiar story suggests, while noting that its action does not fully earn the hero’s fearsome reputation. Cage and Noah Le Gros are praised for performances that lift the cheesy script, while Brooke’s awkward characterization is a key complaint.

Crump finds the film familiar and ultimately disappointing despite a spark of originality. He praises the campfire scene’s chemistry between Nicolas Cage and Ryan Kiera Armstrong.

Taylor finds the Western formulaic and forgettable, with muted performances and little emotional depth. He singles out Clint Howard as the most engaging performer, bringing welcome life to his scenes.