The hero (Mads Mikkelsen) is a Danish immigrant with soldierly background. In the New World it all was taken, what he loved. Now it's revenge! Taciturn and purposefully he takes on a whole gang of bandits. Amidst the sleazy criminals a silent, attractive woman (Eva Green). What is the role of these fallen angels?
The dialogues are limited to the essentials. Amenities and ambiance stylishly fit. The landscapes of the American West have an equally wild romance. The film score was unfortunately rather spartan. Almost one longs for the carrying melodies of Ennio Morricone. In sum, I see "The Salvation" very positive. Movies like this can the genre breathe again spirit.