The context that drives "Condor's Nest" is revenge but one draped in the almost noir structure Westerns of the late 50s/early 60s portray where rage blinds a man despite the reasoning that he is up against. Will Spaulding is a man who lost his entire flight squadron during World War II to a sadistic colonel who took no mercy but chocked it up to the focus of war.

Nicolas Cage's previous western ("Butcher's Crossing" -- which played at TIFF 22) was a different animal of sorts that was more existential. His new entry "The Old Way" is more classic but more dynamic with a much more edged performance as well as better pacing and accessibility.

The resolution is typical graphic novel style overload but undeniably entertaining with the set up ripe for engagement and continuation. "Guns Akimbo" is good fun with its tongue-in-cheek, a good sense of itself and a flagrant style.