Movie: H___ or High Water

[JustSomeOldGuy]

Had some time today, so I went to see the movie "H___ or High Water" even though I wasn't all that impressed with the ads/trailers for it. I was pleasantly surprised.
- the Texas Rangers carried 1911's
- the story is set in the region around Coleman, Texas (I've been there, so it caught my interest)
- and (legal) concealed carry is a factor in the story
on the minus side, somebody needs to kick the Texas Film Commission; this movie was actually shot in and around Estancia, New Mexico. I've been there too, but there's something just wrong about having NM stand in for us.

[rmr24]

A lot of the movie was filmed in Portales and Clovis, NM. You can almost see Texas from those towns.

[KLB]

To see a movie definitely filmed in Texas, check out "Lone Star," with Kris Kristopherson, Matthew McCanauhey, and Chris Cooper. It's a murder mystery set in a fictional Texas border town and actually filmed in Eagle Pass. A great flick.

[Glockster]

I saw this on Tuesday and have to say that I enjoyed it right up until the ending. Without spoiling it I've just never been particularly fond of an ending like that. It came and went so quickly that I couldn't say for sure, but I think that they referred to one of the bank customers as having a concealed carry permit rather than a CHL, but given that it didn't end well for him not sure it makes much difference.

[WildBill]

This movie is on my list to watch. The main reason is Jeff Bridges. I have enjoyed many of his movies.

[JustSomeOldGuy]

Some of my favorite "set in Texas" and "filmed in Texas" movies are "The Getaway" with Steve McQueen and Ali McGraw.
Or "Sugarland Express" with Goldie Hawn and Ben Johnson.

[WTR]

I was going through Fabens as they were filming the Get Away. They stopped us as they blew the lights off of a few patrol cars.( no actors just stunt and prop men)