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Boneyard

Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama

RatingRatingRatingRatingRating0.9

DirectorAsif Akbar

ProducerColin Bates, Marc Danon, Roy Scott MacFarland, Asif Akbar, Vincent E. McDaniel, Tamas Nadas

ScreenwriterVincent E. McDaniel, Asif Akbar, Hank Byrd, Koji Steven Sakai

DistributorLionsgate

Release Date DateJul 5, 2024, Limited

LanguageEnglish

Runtime1h 36m

Introduction

When the skeletal remains of eleven women and girls are discovered in the New Mexico desert, an extensive investigation is launched. Inspired by true crime stories, this chilling crime-thriller follows Police Chief Carter (Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson), Detective Ortega (Brian Van Holt), and Agent Petrovick (Mel Gibson) in a multi-agency effort to identify and apprehend the killer. As each of their agendas and methods clash, a tangled web of intrigue casts suspicion in all directions.

Critics Reviews

Richard Roeper3.8

314

Jul 4, 2024
"Boneyard" is undeniably a B-movie, but its roster of well-known actors like Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, Brian Van Holt, and Mel Gibson injects it with unexpected gravitas. The film, inspired by true crime stories, follows a gripping investigation into the skeletal remains of eleven women found in the New Mexico desert. Police Chief Carter, Detective Ortega, and Agent Petrovick lead a multi-agency hunt for the killer, each bringing their unique styles and tensions to the case. While its budgetary constraints are evident, "Boneyard" succeeds as a solid crime thriller by sticking closely to its compelling true-life roots.

Dennis Harvey2.3

488

Jul 1, 2024
"Boneyard" offers a sensationalized take on the real-life "West Mesa Murders," spinning a grim tale centered on skeletal remains found in the New Mexico desert. Despite the star-studded cast, including Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, Brian Van Holt, and Mel Gibson, the film resorts to exploitative tropes and dubious moral lessons. Police Chief Carter, Detective Ortega, and Agent Petrovick's clashing methods and personal agendas only add to the tangled intrigue. However, its moral ambiguity and sensationalism make "Sound of Freedom" look like a paragon of virtue by comparison, undermining the film's potential impact.
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