_**A post-Civil War story about the consequences of bringing conflict home**_ A former Confederate soldier, James Badge Dale, arrives at his deceased sister’s house out in rural central Texas and immediately clashes with her kind husband (Ethan Embry). He also challenges the power held by a local landowner (William Forsythe) and his son who has intellectual disabilities. Simultaneously, the niece (Maika Monroe) is secretly meeting with the other family's timid young man (Rhys Wakefield). “Echoes of War” (2015) portrays a gritty, authentic post-Civil War Western that explores what happens when an ex-soldier can’t leave war behind. It shares similarities with films like “Pharaoh's Army” (1995), “Sommersby” (1993), and also evokes comparisons to "Ride with the Devil" (1999) and “Cold Mountain.” The movie unfolds as a deliberate, small-town drama reminiscent of the Hatfield & McCoy feud, though it builds to intense conflicts toward the end. James Badge Dale delivers an impressive performance in the lead role; his acting is comparable to Marlon Brando’s. Maika Monroe also shines with a striking beauty. Like “Pharaoh’s Army,” the film feels very grounded and realistic. Despite its obvious low budget, it doesn't appear cheap due to the professional filmmaking and pleasing visual style. The negative reviews are ridiculous; don't worry about them (apparently someone upset the people providing food on set). There is a short intimate scene, but it fits with the movie’s realism—it’s not exploitative or vulgar, just honest and mature. It’s about life…and death. The film has a running time of 1 hour, 44 minutes and was likely filmed in Austin & Bastrop, Texas. GRADE: A-/B+

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