"Brimstone"

Brimstone is a thriller set in the Wild West era, starring Dakota Fanning as Liz, a mute young midwife and Guy Pearce as a mysterious reverend whose arrival terrifies her. What follows is an exploration of the dynamic and shared history between the two, told out of order, punctuated by brutal acts of violence.

What I liked about it:

Intriguing unraveling of Liz's past and her connection with the Reverend; 

A glimpse into the powerlessness of women in the Wild West; the film being divided into Four chapters, each revealing hints about their connection; 

The performances by Dakota Fanning and Guy Pearce, especially the latter as the Reverend's depraved nature becomes more apparent as he commits increasingly disgusting actions; 

The film was on a little on the long side, but there was never a dull moment because it was just so gripping throughout

The film is marked by tragedy throughout, so that even with some catharsis towards the end, it ends on a fittingly tragic note

What I didn't like about it: the violence and nudity can get little too gratuitous

Overall, I think it was a very interesting and twisted thriller with some great performances, and definitely did not deserve the middling reviews it got. Brimstone gets a 9/10 from me!