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The Sisters Brothers, a 2018 Western directed by Jacques Audiard, stars Joaquin Phoenix and John C. Reilly as a pair of bumbling assassins. They embark on a mission to track down a prospector with a secret gold-finding chemical, encountering a sharp detective (Jake Gyllenhaal) and the inventive target (Riz Ahmed) along the way. The film, despite its modest box office performance, received critical acclaim for its unique blend of comedy, grit, and unexpected twists. It offers a fresh take on the Western genre, ditching epic showdowns for random deaths and dull trail days, painting the Old West as awkward and human. The Sisters Brothers is now available on Kanopy, a perfect choice for a low-key watch that deserves more attention.

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