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... You should in this film. If you hold sufficient distance to the numerous inconsistencies in the temporal and regional localization of this movie, then you have two exciting hours with a film of the caliber such as True Grit or Winters Bone on. The inputs and taciturn hero breaks at historically concreted encrustations, which leads to inevitable, great staged showdown. Here is true even of the historical background. The atmosphere thickens increasingly and transports the oppression and powerlessness of the protagonists.
On the other hand Alpine inhabitants of 19/20's turn of the century to move through Western cities instead of alpine villages, riding around all day and constantly bear arms. A more correct picture of alpine life shows eg Via Mala. Riding horses and weapons had the fewest. However, social rigidities all. If one keeps (alone) to this aspect, is The Dark Valley a great film. If one follows the other hand, the neo-Western-like staging, one can not help around the head shaking.