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Road to Paloma (2014)

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Road to Paloma 2014

Road to Paloma 2014

Jason Momoa of “Game of Thrones” and “The Red Road” makes his directorial debut and stars in this intense road movie as Wolf, a Native American on the run after avenging his mother’s murder. As he flees across the desolate American West on his motorcycle, he’ll discover that justice has a cost – Wolf’s search for redemption will reveal secrets and take him on a journey where the roads have some very unexpected turns. Robert Homer Mollohan, Lisa Bonet, Sarah Shahi, Michael Raymond-James, Chris Browning, Timothy V. Murphy, Steve Reevis, and Wes Studi co-star in a powerful story of family, strangers, pride and penance. Road to Paloma was written by Jason Momoa, Robert Homer Mollohan, and Jonathan Hirschbein, and produced by Jason Momoa and Brian Andrew Mendoza.

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#168 / 2015 Movie List

659. Road to Paloma (2014)

Wolf, a Native American on the run after avenging his mother's murder, flees across the desolate American West on his motorcycle, where he'll discover that justice has a cost.

Director: Jason Momoa Writers: Jason Momoa (story), Robert Homer Mollohan (story), 1 more credit » Stars: Jason Momoa, Robert Homer Mollohan, Lisa Bonet | See full cast and crew »

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Road to Paloma + scenery

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ROAD TO PALOMA

By: debbie lynn eliasWhen I first saw Jason Momoa on screen in ‘Conan” back in Summer 2011, I was impressed.  He had potential.  He stumbled over his words, relied on his physical presence, but you could see the drive in his eyes.   There was something untapped lurking beneath those biceps.  Speaking with him during the junket for the film, I was beyond impressed with his candor and his desire to move forward, grow as an actor.  No mention was made of going behind the camera as writer/director.  But look at the turns that one can take on the road of life.  And that’s exactly what has happened with ROAD TO PALOMA.  Creating an almost  “Easy Rider” vibe, as writer/first-time director/actor,  Jason Momoa dazzles with moody emotional depth and a stylized visual eye, delivering a film that is not only beautiful to look at but beautifully done.Native American Robert Wolf is on the run after murdering the man who raped and murdered his mother.   Seemingly carefree as he rides around the beauteous American Southwest, hot on his heels are two federal agents who seem to have more than a vested interest in Wolf’s capture that goes even beyond that of an extremist “White Man versus Native American” viewpoint.  Doing odd jobs to make ends meet and get from town to town, Wolf is never at a loss for exhibiting kindness towards others.  A gentle soul within a commanding physique, Wolf is more like a Boy Scout helping an elderly lady across the street than a revengeful killer.   Lending aid one night to a trouble-making drifter named Cash, the two partner up and ride, almost as if Wolf sees Cash as being redemptive for himself and in repayment to the spirits for his own unclean hands.Encountering adventures along the way, albeit possibly implausible to some people, this casual meeting turns into a brotherly bond and friendship that finds Cash doing all he can to not only change his own life, but help Wolf find peace and fulfill his ultimate journey of returning his mother’s ashes to sacred ground.As for Jason Momoa and his performance in ROAD TO PALOMA as Wolf – talk about growth as an actor since “Conan”!!   More confident and sure-footed, Momoa has developed nuance within his physicality and uses his eyes and his smile to speak volumes where words would never be enough.   For a hulking muscular man, Momoa has harnessed a sensitivity that we see him bring him out consistently in ROAD TO PALOMA.  He wears his heart on his sleeve and it’s beautifully done.  If he keeps going with performances like Wolf and in projects like ROAD TO PALOMA, Jason Momoa is going to be around for the long haul.  As he stated to me those years ago about having Schwarzenegger as an inspiration, if Momoa keeps on track the way he is, he WILL fill Ah-nold’s shoes on so many levels.  (And note to Jason  – Schwarzenegger has never directed a film so you’re  already ahead of the game.)A total unknown to me until now, Robert Mollohan is definitely on my radar.  Exploring a full character arc with defined beats of growth, Mollohan lays it all on the table with a range of emotions that belie a man with a conscience making the third act even more poignant.   Striking is that Momoa cast someone who strongly resembles him physically and with his facial expressiveness.  It tacitly adds multiple layers to the film when Wolf reaches out to help Cash – a younger version of himself perhaps, a version of himself of who he could have become without spiritual and family guidance of his tribe or even, as the story was unfolding, a story twist with Cash being mistaken for Wolf and vice versa with each paying for the other’s sins.  A nice little dynamic with Mollohan’s casting.Lisa Bonet is absolutely lovely as Magdalena, bringing an elusive softness and ethereal languid sensuality to the role, serving as a spiritual compliment to Momoa’s Wolf.  Big and hulking does bode soft and tender and kind.  Timothy Murphy is ideal as Williams, throwing a monkey wrench into the mix as a truly a “bad” federal agent.   Murphy’s casting and his performance allows us to further see the dichotomous nature of right and wrong, good and bad, and justice.  Nicely crafted character on the page by Momoa and co-writers.  Well executed on screen by Murphy.   As with the casting of Murphy, likewise for Chris Browning as Schaefer.   Well placed and effective.  And let’s not overlook Lance Henriksen as FBI Agent Kelly.  Although with the performance feeling a bit disconnected and disjointed with some of the story thematic, still a nice little turn and always a welcome addition to any cast.Written by Momoa, Robert Homer Mollohan and Jonathan Hirschbein, the story is quiet yet powerful.  Although quite often in ROAD TO PALOMA the visuals speak louder than the words, the morality and strength of conviction, right versus wrong, redemption, forgiveness, radiate and permeate every performance, every movement, every shot. Wolf’s journey is one which all of us face in one form or another at some time in our lives.  The self-reflection and redemption is powerfully captured and elicited not only by Momoa’s Wolf but by Mollohan’s Cash.  The development of the Wolf-Cash relationship is inspiring, hopeful and yes, cathartic and  redemptive.  Watching Momoa and Mollohan feed off of each other and watching the growth in Mollohan’s Cash is quite honestly, inspiring.  It never feels forced or events gratuitous.  It feels inherently organic to the film and the characters.What I appreciate from Momoa and Mollohan is not only that they are always respectful of the Native Americans, in this case, the Mojave tribe, as well as with their inclusion and foundation of the idea of the distinction between tribal laws and US laws and the crossover confusion that often results procedurally.  We may all know about tribal law within the context of the history of the US, but there’s also tribal law and tribal courts  within the US judicial system where legal matters involving Native Americans are litigated, tried, etc.   With this in mind, I am curious as to how much research the writers did into that as entering protected reservation land, hunting down a Native American as one seemingly vigilante Fed, intrigues me as to the accuracy of it.With ROAD TO PALOMA, we clearly see Jason Momoa has a keen eye, a discerning eye, a director’s storytelling eye.  Taking that gift and putting Momoa together with first-time feature cinematographer Brian Mendoza – talk about stars colliding!   Together, they visually create is a lanquid, spiritually sensual palette that dazzles with light, with warmth, with the glow of the elements, metaphorically fueling and representing the very essence of the story.  From the opening shots, you gasp at the beauty of the saturation, the gloden glow of the sun on a painted desert.  Momoa and Mendoza let the eye of the camera serve as a window to what is almost the soul of the story.  Beautiful, ethereal.   Montages such as that of Momoa’s Wolf and Lisa Bonet’s Magdalena are poignant, soft, sensitive while motorcycle buddy shots on the open road – freeing and carefree and filled with joy.  You see it on the faces of Momoa and Mollohan.  You feel it from the visuals.   As Momoa so keenly directs, no words are needed to convey the depth of emotion.  So beautiful is the light and lensing that I would be hard-pressed to find one or two key “money shots” in the film.I would be remiss not to mention Jennifer Tiexiera’s editing.  Pacing is calculated, methodical and on the slow and languid side, furthering the spiritual nature of Wolf and the inner peace he seeks.  The montage scene with Momoa and Bonet is breathtaking, softly and fluidly cut, complimented by a “cheesecloth” Garbo lighting effect.Notable is the incorporation of the Mojave language which is peppered throughout the film with English sub-titles when appropriate.  Also participating in the production are members of the Fort Mojave tribe.One downfall of the film is the sound.  Was there a mic shortage? In virtually every scene but for those within Tucker’s house, whenever someone turns their head away from a face to face, we lose the sound of the person turning their head.  Very distracting.  I don’t know if it’s the mix or a problem that occurred during filming but it’s the one technical issue I have with the film.The scoring from Ohad Benchetrit and Justin Small is melodious and soft.  However, not too keen on the end title song and  one or two others scattered within the context of the film.  While much of the scoring captures the tonal elements of Native American music, it often feels akin to a heartbeat, keeping pace.ROAD TO PALOMA is so much more than a road picture or buddy picture. This is a roadmap of life, inner peace and redemption…….Beautifully done.  Can’t wait to see where Momoa takes us next on film and with his own directorial journey.Directed by Jason MomoaWritten by Jason Momoa, Robert Homer Mollohan, Jonathan HirschbeinCast: Jason Momoa, Robert Homer Mollohan, Lisa Bonet, Lance Henriksen, Timothy Murphy, Chris Browning

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DVD Review - Road To Paloma (2014)

DVD Review – Road To Paloma (2014)

Jason Momoa has written and produced this film, but he also stars in it as a part- Native American Hawaiian and with a Native American – is Wolf.

His character is Native American, who flees from the authorities after exacting revenge on the gang who brutally attacked and murdered his mother. When he is on the run across the U.S he meets an unlikely ally by the name of Cash, Cash is an itinerant…

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Road to Paloma (2014)

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I’m a big fan of Jason Momoa. The star of Conan the Barbarian, Game of Thrones and Bullet to the Head has more than proven his acting and action chops and played an interesting range of roles throughout his career, from heroes, villains, barbarians, even warriors with a vulnerable side. Plus, the props he’s received from action teams like 87Eleven really cements the image of true, hardworking talent. It’s great to see someone with that mindset and work ethic doing so well and it will be very exciting to see him as DC superhero, Aquaman.

In the meantime, one of his recent projects (and his directorial debut) Road to Paloma, has impressed me even more.

The film was released in North America nearly a year ago but finally gets its UK release on Blu-ray and DVD, so there’s plenty of information out there on this one.

Adding another string to his bow, this quiet, surprisingly arty action-drama blends the classic road movie genre with some nice dramatic touches and, surprisingly, doesn’t feel the need to resort to unnecessary action and violence. The fact that its ‘presented’ by WWE Studios may give this impression and would, in a positive sense, help push the product, but its very much a subtle dramatic piece.

In the story, after a brutal injustice occurs on a Native American reservation, Wolf (Momoa) must find redemption for the actions of his past as he is pursued by the FBI for a vigilante act after his mother is murdered. He hits the road with his friend Cash (Robert Homer Mollohan) and the pair embark on a journey visiting friends, family and trying to make ends meet, while the law closes in on them.

Directed and co-written by Momoa, he definitely shows what he can bring to the table as a storyteller and visual artist. He employs minimal dialogue and, at times, relies on the simplicity of his seeing his characters ride across stunning landscapes and the beautiful American country. With an upbeat, rock ‘n roll soundtrack, there are definite parallels with Easy Rider, which can only be a good thing!

The cast is solid and Momoa gets good support from the likes of Robert Homer Mollohan, Lisa Bonet, Timothy V. Murphy, Wes Studi and even Lance Henriksen in a very brief cameo. It’s a great cast of character actors and a strong ensemble all around.

At its core, Road to Paloma has a pretty simple premise and concept but is delivered in a slick, clean and satisfying way. This is certainly worth seeking out for fans of the road movie genre or fans of Momoa’s work and I hope to see more projects from him, as a filmmaker, very soon.

The film is released on Blu-ray and DVD on 6 April from Anchor Bay Entertainment.

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