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.

Despite some restrictions but a stellar performance by Tim Blake Nelson made even more so as the layers are unraveled, "Old Henry" is old school and yet delivers its goods with both stakes, time and focus.