THE RODEO THIEF

Cinemavixion Review

Brett Bentman's "The Rodeo Thief" (2020) plunges viewers into the dusty, unforgiving world of professional rodeo, offering a gritty Western narrative. The film centers on a washed-up bull rider whose past glories are overshadowed by present desperation, leading him into a dangerous pact to steal horses for a ruthless loan shark. Starring Thom Hallum, Robert Keith, and Sam Marra, the movie attempts to capture the essence of classic Italian Westerns, as suggested by its genre classification. While the film has garnered some attention, with "2 wins & 2 nominations" according to external databases, its critical reception appears mixed, reflected in an IMDb rating of 3.6/10. Despite its challenges, "The Rodeo Thief" provides a compelling, albeit somber, look at redemption and the harsh realities faced by those on the fringes of the rodeo circuit.