"The Weight" - A Western Short Film 2012 [HD]

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Marcotte Brothers Films

Marcotte Brothers Films

10 жыл бұрын

"The Weight" is an award-winning Western short film written and directed by the Marcotte Brothers. IMDB: www.imdb.com/title/tt2379212/ Facebook: / theweightmovie

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@marcottebrothers
@marcottebrothers Жыл бұрын
Update in 2024 - Here's a first look at our next project!: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4SooneCnN-Drqs Wow - it's hard to believe we made this film nearly a decade ago (as of 2022). Putting it on KZbin has been a great experience. To be able to share it with the world, and receive so much feedback - we can't thank you all enough. We read almost all of the comments, and really appreciate them - both the encouraging and the critical. This was a student film, and we certainly put our backs behind making the best thing we could with what we had. It was an incredible experience. And we're using everything we learned to help inform our next projects. If you want to dig in a little more, feel free to check out our behind the scenes of "The Weight:" kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIbOeHqAfLNkipY. As well as the trailer: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q56oipyIm6qMhsU Once again, thank you all for taking the time!
@MrBanditz28
@MrBanditz28 Жыл бұрын
I would love to see a part two on this film. Or any other realistic western creations , I enjoyed the realism here. Fantastic work
@mooslionheart
@mooslionheart Жыл бұрын
Reflection is a powerful tool you have wielded in remembrance of not just the past, but yet to come 🦊
@joymelton-bollen6383
@joymelton-bollen6383 Жыл бұрын
I have one question: WHERE IS PART 2??? From the characters to the plot this was absolute GOLD. I had all sorts of scenarios in my head for what occurs after he pulled the trigger...I literally yelled out NO when the screen went dark and credits rolled. Scared my cat! LOL
@ericjohnston7663
@ericjohnston7663 7 ай бұрын
Much appreciated
@BeardifulBill
@BeardifulBill 4 жыл бұрын
"When you have to shoot. Shoot, don't talk." ~Tuco.
@MaturePatriot
@MaturePatriot 3 жыл бұрын
The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly, now that was a good movie!
@TurningGuns
@TurningGuns 3 жыл бұрын
@@MaturePatriot one of the very best.
@rikkoshop620
@rikkoshop620 3 жыл бұрын
Tuco - the proper way to take a bath !!!
@bruces12
@bruces12 2 жыл бұрын
Sage advice for any situation.
@pizzadude6615
@pizzadude6615 2 жыл бұрын
Tuco- Fuck you heisenberg!!! Oh shit wrong Tuco, sorry.
@DinoNucci
@DinoNucci 4 жыл бұрын
When the bar tender poured "the good stuff" .. I legit got chills
@elrenato82
@elrenato82 4 жыл бұрын
yeah me too. So powerful.... And also a very nice and good bartender who has the skills to be one.
@marcottebrothers
@marcottebrothers 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, he did a great job. :) Thank you for watching and commenting!
@AnonYmousxxx69420xxx
@AnonYmousxxx69420xxx 4 жыл бұрын
Very good. Those red-rimmed eyes were still tinged with remorse. Nobody else was going to put this mad dog down. The drunkard killed the sheriff in a rage. This man tried to ignore the taunts, to let it go. When it got serious, he finished it. This wasn't a line up and fire gunfight. He just ended it. I was pleasantly shocked. The "reload" was wrong, but the "Weight" that the protagonist carried was real.
@marcottebrothers
@marcottebrothers Жыл бұрын
Thanks for engaging with the film, and for your thoughtful reply. We appreciate it.
@jeanneratterman
@jeanneratterman Жыл бұрын
I took martial arts a lot of years ago. The Chinese master told me that the fights that go on and on in films is for show. I real life, if one can end it, you end it asap on the first opportunity. Nothing fancy, but highly effective and successful survival rate that way.
@jackdundon2261
@jackdundon2261 2 жыл бұрын
That was about the most accurate ending to an actual Western gun-fight I've ever seen in the movie well done
@marcottebrothers
@marcottebrothers Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Jack! Really appreciate you taking the time to watch, and for your feedback.
@tomnekuda3818
@tomnekuda3818 2 жыл бұрын
The look on his grandfather's face was about the same as when I got my papers to go for my pre-induction physical during Viet Nam. Dad has been decorated soldier in the South Pacific and at the time I had no idea what the look on his face meant.....I do now. I lost 5 buddies in that hell hole. There are some of us still fighting that war....... Despite some inaccuracies in the film (loading the gun, etc) the upload has a lot to say. Dad's gone by I still have his Dvorak music collection.
@marcottebrothers
@marcottebrothers 2 жыл бұрын
Tom, thank you for your service and very thoughtful comment. We appreciate it more than we can say.
@jackdundon2261
@jackdundon2261 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for my freedom. But, even more, WELCOME HOME.
@tomnekuda3818
@tomnekuda3818 2 жыл бұрын
@@jackdundon2261 Good to be home.......toss a prayer in for all Vets.....God Bless.
@cadebritt8001
@cadebritt8001 Жыл бұрын
Vietnam Era veteran. Didn't go .
@gbwildlifeuk8269
@gbwildlifeuk8269 Жыл бұрын
I cant understand why some write Viet Nam when its Vietnam! One word.
@ssppeellll
@ssppeellll 7 жыл бұрын
"Anti-climactic" usually has a negative connotation, but your anti-climactic ending was perfect. It was the highlight of an excellent film.
@marcottebrothers
@marcottebrothers 6 жыл бұрын
We spent quite a bit of time thinking about and discussing the ending. Thanks so much.
@ZiddersRooFurry
@ZiddersRooFurry 4 жыл бұрын
@@marcottebrothers The whole thing was perfect. Really shines a light on how romanticized the old west is vs how it really was.
@russelltrotter5372
@russelltrotter5372 4 жыл бұрын
And it needed a lot more smoke from the black powder
@357Dejavu
@357Dejavu 4 жыл бұрын
Very well done! The ending was very good.
@jaqcp
@jaqcp 2 жыл бұрын
Otherwise known as the smart way to end a real mess. The only thing smarter would have been to snipe him from inside the bar. No glory, just survival.
@jeff2424
@jeff2424 4 жыл бұрын
Guitar playing melody line from Dvorak's New World Symphony (1893) was a nice touch.
@yugandali
@yugandali 3 жыл бұрын
Ah! I was trying to put my finger on it. Of course! Thanks.
@marcottebrothers
@marcottebrothers 3 жыл бұрын
You called it! And thanks for the kind words. :)
@YouTubeallowedmynametobestolen
@YouTubeallowedmynametobestolen 4 жыл бұрын
The guitar music worked beautifully to set and maintain the tone.
@marcottebrothers
@marcottebrothers 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Pegasus! Yes, our friend Sam Wallace (who did most of it) did a wonderful job.
@-oiiio-3993
@-oiiio-3993 2 жыл бұрын
Edelweiss.
@darrenlytle7903
@darrenlytle7903 4 жыл бұрын
There are a lot of really good western shorts. This one is absolutely one of my favorites. I cant even tell how many times I have seen it!
@alexanderishere1857
@alexanderishere1857 2 жыл бұрын
Wow - you just saved me the trouble looking for any other western short
@marcottebrothers
@marcottebrothers 2 жыл бұрын
We sure appreciate it, Darren! Thank you!
@mikeswiney5317
@mikeswiney5317 2 жыл бұрын
This one is very good. The Gunfighter is at least as good a short western.
@tinsoldier5621
@tinsoldier5621 2 жыл бұрын
The gunfighter Is the best in my opinion. and it's funny. This one is very good.
@johnobrien9299
@johnobrien9299 5 жыл бұрын
Despite a few technical errors that have been covered already, the ending made this worthwhile.
@marcottebrothers
@marcottebrothers 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting. We really appreciate it!
@itsthe5-096
@itsthe5-096 3 жыл бұрын
I love the ending to this film. Most films would just have a Stereotypical duel but this one just shows you how something probably would have gone down.
@BTAdkins1
@BTAdkins1 7 жыл бұрын
The seriousness in this film makes it 17 billion times more awesome
@Day12My
@Day12My 3 жыл бұрын
I'm addicted to Western Short Films....TImes Like Dying is the best
@surelyyoujokemeinfailure7531
@surelyyoujokemeinfailure7531 3 жыл бұрын
Love that one. The sci-fi/western/future one I really like is "New Earth on the Barrens".
@julianreyes8470
@julianreyes8470 3 жыл бұрын
agreed
@elixtido1448
@elixtido1448 3 жыл бұрын
This is a well done western short with little or no budget, I am guessing, and I never get the twits who insult and pick on details that they happen to have knowledge of. There is no dept. of continuity to watch over these things, and if there were, would not pay for a prop that .0001% of people would catch, so ease off and thank these people for their work so you can enjoy these shorts.
@marcottebrothers
@marcottebrothers Жыл бұрын
Hey, thank you Elix! You're spot on - we did the best we could with the limited resources we had. That said, we appreciate all comments - positive or negative. It all helps us get better. Thanks again.
@61loneviking
@61loneviking 7 жыл бұрын
Beautifully filmed and pretty accurate. The final gunfight scene is how more than one gunfight ended in the old west.
@NormSauceman
@NormSauceman 5 жыл бұрын
Not that accurate....
@johnc6738
@johnc6738 4 жыл бұрын
@@NormSauceman It sure wasn't like Hollywood has made it out to be. Face to face in the street at high noon? Not one in ten happened that way.
@MaturePatriot
@MaturePatriot 3 жыл бұрын
Need to hire some Subject Matter Experts.
@engsetters4633
@engsetters4633 2 жыл бұрын
Incorrect saddle Hammering a cold shoe? "Reload" pours powder in a single chamber... that's it just the powder.
@ilikehardplay
@ilikehardplay 2 жыл бұрын
The costuming is cliché "Western." Women's looks *nothing* like the late 1860s or 1870s this supposedly depicts... Men's is closer, but looks ordered off-the-rack from cheap western costume suppliers.... The lawman's hat is just offensive in a 20th century Tom Mix style. And the gun leather is generally later in style.
@purgatoryofhope1414
@purgatoryofhope1414 5 жыл бұрын
Good little short packed a good story in a short time. Sheriff was great in that talk, sadly most of them died at the hands of people they knew in a drunken stupor then by evil Outlaws. The ending was fabulous because that's the way you do it you don't talk about it you don't grandstand and you for sure don't give the other person time to kill you.
@marcottebrothers
@marcottebrothers 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time. :)
@lillyswift42
@lillyswift42 4 жыл бұрын
I don't know about anyone else, but this need to be made into a full length film.
@marcottebrothers
@marcottebrothers Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Elizabeth! We have certainly considered it.
@liquidsonly
@liquidsonly 10 ай бұрын
It already is.
@coryshook7648
@coryshook7648 3 жыл бұрын
Total darkness in the barn and hammering on cold steel. Completely dark!
@violetavillasenor8672
@violetavillasenor8672 Жыл бұрын
Finely done! Italia lives on abroad! Bravo Marcotte, cheers from Rome!
@johnmoore8016
@johnmoore8016 3 жыл бұрын
That war was over some 155 years ago, but some people are still fighting it, guess they will be fighting it until Jesus comes back. Very good video. These short westers are starting to be a habit with me
@marcottebrothers
@marcottebrothers 2 жыл бұрын
We appreciate you watching, John.
@tommarkham4551
@tommarkham4551 2 жыл бұрын
1863 The war hadn't begun yet.
@pizzadude6615
@pizzadude6615 2 жыл бұрын
The funny part is that all the polite people stopped fighting it way back when. Im way out west where no one ever approved of the bullshit. Most of my people came over in the twenties. The other were northern and never approved of the bullshit. White don't make me right, but it shouldn't make me wrong either. Funny part is I'm not even white.
@tbone9347
@tbone9347 2 жыл бұрын
@@pizzadude6615 agreeD. we all have issues. i'm a white southerner conservative and i don't approve of the bs either. all of the white folks i know don't either, but the liberal panty waste media would have you believe all whites are racist. I'll stand with my black brothers any day of the week and fight injustice and racism......AS A WHITE CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN. All of my friends would too. I suspect most white folks would too. Most people are decent folks that the fringe elements keep stirred up at each other. Take out the fringe extremists and politicians and the world would live in harmony.
@wadebuck69
@wadebuck69 4 ай бұрын
@tbone9347 I am a non racist white Liberal who lives in the north but most of my family is in the south and you are full of crap about southerners not being racist. There are sundown towns all over the south and they will brag about it openly. And for that matter 99% of conservatives are racist either toward black people or asian people and blatantly against mexican people. If you are not a white christian with the same hateful beliefs as conservatives especially southern conservatives then they despise you even if you are white which you illustrated yourself by denigrating white liberals the way you did. If you think that way about your fellow whites I can only imagine how you truly feel about everyone with a different skin color or who worship a different imaginary god and I say imaginary because there is no god of any religion. Your comment proves that you view people who do not agree with you as lower than you and if you look down on and debase people on that slight of a difference then there is no doubt that skin color and religion makes a huge difference on how you look at and treat those people which is absolutely being a racist. Going on a youtube comment and swearing not to be racist while spewing hate speech against a group of people who think a little bit differently doesn't do well for your argument. If you feel compelled to go on a rant like that about not being racist then you sir are absolutely a racist. The fact that you support a political party who is led by a diaper wearing, treasonous, lying, lifelong criminal, rapist, piece of crap racist says everything. Your cult leader hates black people and has been documented using the "N" word multiple times over the years and even paid for a full page advertisement calling for the execution of the "central park five" even after dna evidence cleared them of the crime but he said since they were black they were guilty of something. The flatulent fascist also spews hatred and incites violence against muslims, mexicans, and asians making him the very epitome of a racist. Just because you keep repeating something over and over and over does not make it true so you need to come to terms with the fact that you are a racist and you support an extremely racist political party. The only people I have animosity toward are the very stupid among us who keep voting for fascist loving, racist, republican traitors and religious lying hypocrites who claim they are religious but then do the exact opposite of what religion says they should do. I have read the bible and nowhere in it is there even a single sentence saying to give the rich more money while poor people live in the streets and starve but the only things republicans ever do is give tax cuts to the rich which requires cutting funding from programs that help the poor, and cutting rules and regulations so rich people make more money which leads to poor people being exposed to harmful substances and less safety regulations which in turn leads to poor people getting cancer or killed in the workplace. If there were a god he would hate what religion has become and he would hate republicans even more. In order to be a better person you must first realize the lies you tell yourself to condone your beliefs and actions.
@roberteichelberger2079
@roberteichelberger2079 Жыл бұрын
if his grandpa said, "son you have to put a ball in it" i woulda lost it
@lilacDaisy111
@lilacDaisy111 3 жыл бұрын
From the clothing, to the acting, to the cool setting, to the believable acting, to the simple plot that's executed with depth ... And I really liked that his granddad seemed like a hard man at first, but whose caring side was shown -- very era and character appropriate not to be emotionally soft at such a time. Great ending. It was such a relief not to have a drawn out and unnecessary showdown.
@lilacDaisy111
@lilacDaisy111 3 жыл бұрын
I even understood the bad guy "in our bar, in our town." You get his anguish that they fought against such people, who killed their kin, and now they're told to go about as if it didn't happen. It messed him up.
@marcottebrothers
@marcottebrothers 2 жыл бұрын
Belinda, thank you so much for your thoughtful reply - and for watching.
@deemiller5024
@deemiller5024 4 жыл бұрын
The pacing kept the viewer invested start to finish. How the young man went from uncertain and green, to resigned to the work at hand, was well done. There was not just one sympathetic character. All had an understandable point.
@johnvanegmond1812
@johnvanegmond1812 3 жыл бұрын
I'm thankful I've never had to carry the responsibility portrayed here.
@marcottebrothers
@marcottebrothers Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Dee. We really appreciate your thoughtful feedback.
@Quaggz
@Quaggz Жыл бұрын
15 seconds of a black screen. Best way to start a film, said no one ever.
@Scratchingforcash
@Scratchingforcash Жыл бұрын
What an amazing short film, I wish it was longer. Lol
@jackdeth37
@jackdeth37 3 жыл бұрын
Quite possibly the most accurate gunfight I've seen yet. No bullshit just flying lead. Well done Sir. Well done indeed.
@StephSancia
@StephSancia 2 ай бұрын
more heartfelt depth than many full length westerns 🔥💯❤️
@emlyngriffith5846
@emlyngriffith5846 5 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed that. No messing about at the end!
@marcottebrothers
@marcottebrothers 3 жыл бұрын
We appreciate it! Thank you!
@isaabdullahi9097
@isaabdullahi9097 2 жыл бұрын
Ending circles right back to the beginning.... Why does it have to be this way? Sometimes we don't have a choice. Beautiful movie
@scalemiester
@scalemiester 5 жыл бұрын
The bar stools are about 120 years ahead of their time
@alkofok5285
@alkofok5285 3 жыл бұрын
and the horseshue is too cold to be forged :D
@taxfreedollars
@taxfreedollars 3 жыл бұрын
@@alkofok5285, He is also hitting it on a block of wood, not an anvil.
@barrygrant2907
@barrygrant2907 3 жыл бұрын
I did not realize Ikea was around back then.
@annapolismike
@annapolismike 2 жыл бұрын
Clothing and weapons, acting ,choreography and production VERY well done!
@kelvinh8327
@kelvinh8327 2 жыл бұрын
I know I'm very late, but I wish you'd made a feature length film or a TV series. Your work is excellent.
@marcottebrothers
@marcottebrothers Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Kelvin! We made this as a student film with a very limited budget. We've certainly dreamed of what we could do with this story if we had studio backing.
@renemiller7851
@renemiller7851 5 жыл бұрын
First western I’ve ever seen with bar stools. I’m impressed
@fabioleonosorio2298
@fabioleonosorio2298 2 жыл бұрын
Another episode of the American saga! Killing!
@dynad00d15
@dynad00d15 5 жыл бұрын
i absolutely loved it! i miss great western movies..
@dnsmithnc
@dnsmithnc 3 жыл бұрын
One of the best western shorts I have seen.
@Tervamursu
@Tervamursu 6 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised the rod didn't fall off at least once with that Colt Walker.
@DavidREllisAZ
@DavidREllisAZ 7 жыл бұрын
This is how early westerns were made, short and cool, great work
@billskelton3701
@billskelton3701 2 жыл бұрын
Over the top performances and a wonderful script. Bravo!
@Ministry_Of_Silly_Walks
@Ministry_Of_Silly_Walks Жыл бұрын
This was one of the most moving works of cinematography I’ve ever seen. Truly well done, bravo.
@bunkstagner298
@bunkstagner298 3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding a fitting climax and most likely historically correct. Thank you for a very good production.
@danielcain1118
@danielcain1118 4 жыл бұрын
Been seven years and I doubt you'll see this but that was very well done. Short and to the point. From farm boy to an experienced gunman. And the portrayal of the killing was spot on. Very few Hollywood style gunfights happened.
@marcottebrothers
@marcottebrothers Жыл бұрын
Hey Daniel - we read almost all of the comments, and really appreciate yours. Thank you for taking the time to watch and respond!
@stewartmcmanus3991
@stewartmcmanus3991 2 жыл бұрын
That was fantastic.
@dc-wp8oc
@dc-wp8oc 5 ай бұрын
Overall...excellent. Wish justice was dealt today as swiftly as it was in this vignette.
@danielhanawalt4998
@danielhanawalt4998 2 жыл бұрын
Never a good idea to underestimate an opponent. Well done.
@marcottebrothers
@marcottebrothers 2 жыл бұрын
Really glad you enjoyed it, Daniel. Thank you.
@joseywales7930
@joseywales7930 4 жыл бұрын
Great short. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Ended wonderfully.
@charleseleggat8836
@charleseleggat8836 7 жыл бұрын
I really like the soundtrack. I think it reflects the mood of the film very well.
@marcottebrothers
@marcottebrothers 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you - our friend Sam Wallace did a great job with the soundtrack.
@allensooter8429
@allensooter8429 4 жыл бұрын
One of the best short films I have watched, but being a cowboy action shooter and using the Colt Walker and the 51 you really need to attend a match and watch what these guns produce in smoke and fire. If you are going to use cap and ball revolvers make damn sure you put come caps on those nipples, that shows up like a really bad line. The costuming is a lot better than most, and the watch scene is a good touch.
@marcottebrothers
@marcottebrothers 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching, Allen!
@mogarcia9755
@mogarcia9755 5 жыл бұрын
The acting improved with each actors interaction, some points of authenticity were missed. But in all I watched it twice, and unlike the Gladiator I was entertained....
@marcottebrothers
@marcottebrothers 3 жыл бұрын
We really appreciate you taking the time to watch, Mo. Thank you!
@edwardamosbrandwein3583
@edwardamosbrandwein3583 2 жыл бұрын
@@marcottebrothers Great story! Congrats!
@416loren
@416loren 6 жыл бұрын
Westerns always have blacksmiths beating on cold iron. "Reloaded" by pouring powder down an empty cylinder and then no ball or cap. I did like the shootout. No BS. As Tuco put it "when you have to shoot...Shoot! Don't talk."
@darrelljacobjr2120
@darrelljacobjr2120 4 жыл бұрын
You also forgot about having to smear lard into the cylinder after ramming the ball to keep sparks from gang-firing the other loaded cylinders.
@russelltrotter5372
@russelltrotter5372 4 жыл бұрын
And no caps on the nipples as he checked to see if it was loaded...capped.??? ...Well what ever he was checking lol. But did enjoy the concept One more thing was missing, all the smoke from the black powder
@stephenofarrell3827
@stephenofarrell3827 4 жыл бұрын
It's a fucking film, for Christs sake.
@walterkersting9922
@walterkersting9922 4 жыл бұрын
The drunk in the street was as sober as a judge...
@dnsmithnc
@dnsmithnc 3 жыл бұрын
@@stephenofarrell3827 So, it shouldn't have to be realistic? There can be obvious errors even to the untrained eye? Don't think so. The obvious errors regarding loading the gun could have been corrected with very little effort.
@RichardDominguezTheMagicIsReal
@RichardDominguezTheMagicIsReal 6 жыл бұрын
really well told story and a title that fits perfectly, thanks for the upload
@marcottebrothers
@marcottebrothers 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@mordechai-
@mordechai- 3 жыл бұрын
I don't understand the title. Why "The Weight?"
@TooLooze
@TooLooze 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent. One man started over and one fought change.....
@marcottebrothers
@marcottebrothers 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching (and for that summation). We appreciate it!
@TooLooze
@TooLooze 2 жыл бұрын
@@marcottebrothers OOPS! I didn't mean for the comment to be a spoiler; it was just what stood out for me...
@917Stefano
@917Stefano 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent film!
@gunfighter2012
@gunfighter2012 2 жыл бұрын
Grandpa would have been a veteran of the Mexican American War. That Colt 1st Model Dragoon fits perfectly in this time frame. Thank you for not making it a Colt Single Action Army.
@samuelleake9213
@samuelleake9213 7 жыл бұрын
id love to watch more of this. Fantastic work
@marcottebrothers
@marcottebrothers 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! We feel like it could be a larger story as well.
@highcountryjohn
@highcountryjohn 5 жыл бұрын
Well done! Beautiful work.
@davidboyer9859
@davidboyer9859 7 жыл бұрын
Detail missed by tech adviser: Blacksmiths do not pound on cold steel or iron. Get that shoe glowin' . Even if you have to fake it by heatin' it up with a torch! Good job .Looks an' feels real western.
@marcottebrothers
@marcottebrothers 6 жыл бұрын
Good feedback. Thanks for taking the time to watch and reply, @David Boyer!
@annamckinney6622
@annamckinney6622 5 жыл бұрын
Liked it, but as the man said, though some red paint seems to be added to the horseshoe, would not have been pounding it against a wooden block. If actually glowing red, would have started on fire, use an anvil. Ending was spot on. "When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk" (Tuco Ramirez).
@burtvincent1278
@burtvincent1278 3 жыл бұрын
Plenty of technical errors but I have fit shoes to a few horses and cold shoeing is not uncommon. Forming against a soft backing surface is also sometimes used. I will agree however that as a back drop for dialogue it is better to go with what is the normally accepted routine.
@darrenlytle7903
@darrenlytle7903 3 жыл бұрын
Very well done. Very enjoyable. Love a good western short!
@marcottebrothers
@marcottebrothers Жыл бұрын
Thanks Darren! We really appreciate you taking the time to watch and respond.
@russellhawkins366
@russellhawkins366 4 жыл бұрын
The poignant points were perfectly put. I always feel sorry for the broken hearted sadness of the ladies when men behave like idiots, murdering each other over trivialities. As my college commander in the military stated: “Beware the Demon Alcohol - it’s ruined more careers and lives than.....”
@bigjj974
@bigjj974 8 ай бұрын
Sometimes you just don't have a choice. Good short flick.
@karlbrady5453
@karlbrady5453 2 жыл бұрын
NOT the ending I was expecting. Keep up the good work!!
@marcottebrothers
@marcottebrothers Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Karl!
@cvcoco
@cvcoco 3 жыл бұрын
Yes. And here we are seven years later on the edge of those decisions, the ones you dont get a choice about. We always have the hard choice as individuals but seldom as a nation.
@bruno640
@bruno640 3 жыл бұрын
@Articulate Management I think I understand you. But it's not something I'll be proud of. Only by necessity, I reckon...?
@burtvincent1278
@burtvincent1278 3 жыл бұрын
Ain't this the truth.
@theultimatehunt
@theultimatehunt 3 жыл бұрын
That was very well done!! Bravo!!! Bravo!!!!
@kennethluedtkejr1903
@kennethluedtkejr1903 5 жыл бұрын
Yes this was really good the 15 minutes of length worked out where you get a quick monologue then we see what started his transformation from inocent farm boy to a highly trained killer.
@Primus.711
@Primus.711 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent, thank you.
@marcottebrothers
@marcottebrothers 2 жыл бұрын
Thank YOU! We appreciate you taking the time.
@spaztekwarrior
@spaztekwarrior 2 жыл бұрын
Dvorak Symphony 9 ‘Largo’ on guitar. Great little movie ... glaring reload error aside. The duel at the end was particularly satisfying and appropriate.
@moterdirt
@moterdirt 10 жыл бұрын
Phenomenal!! I really liked it. I would love to see more from this character/story.
@marcottebrothers
@marcottebrothers 10 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We have ideas for developing "The Weight" into a feature-length film, or possibly a TV series.
@fuzzydavis7000
@fuzzydavis7000 7 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed the film as the personal conflicts that ensued after the war are little covered . Not every sheriff was an Earp who was noted for using his firearms as clubs. The target practice scene were Grandpa had the boy reload and he just poured some powder in the cylinder without ramming a lead ball home, or even rotating it into the next up position hurt my feelings as a Western movie fan. A little attention to detail go's along way, or I could just watch old RKO stuff and really flip out. Good times though keep at it.
@pbrown6097
@pbrown6097 7 жыл бұрын
good job, great actors, good writing, good film. Thanks
@marcottebrothers
@marcottebrothers 6 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated. Thanks for taking the time to watch. :)
@teamsingleshot
@teamsingleshot Жыл бұрын
Completely unbelievable
@DocGrim1
@DocGrim1 8 ай бұрын
Very well made and well acted! Nice job!
@cassandro01
@cassandro01 2 жыл бұрын
Outstanding.
@marcottebrothers
@marcottebrothers Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@alanlauder1476
@alanlauder1476 Жыл бұрын
Love the guitar interpretation of Dvoraks New World Symphony.
@chrisk9586
@chrisk9586 4 жыл бұрын
Nicely done! Keep making movies.
@kylelindberg7771
@kylelindberg7771 Жыл бұрын
Grandpa might've been crazy enough to hammer a stone-cold horseshoe, but he sure taught him to load and prime black powder faster than I've ever seen it done.
@coobay978
@coobay978 6 жыл бұрын
Great work!!!
@marcottebrothers
@marcottebrothers 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@carroyo911
@carroyo911 4 жыл бұрын
So much entertainment in such a short amount of time. Hollywood needs to learn from you guys. Oh, and the music was perfect...
@marcottebrothers
@marcottebrothers Жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks so much!
@waldenbuilder
@waldenbuilder 4 жыл бұрын
...That was very well made. Very professional.
@farmgrowncountrystrong
@farmgrowncountrystrong 8 жыл бұрын
Wow, very well done! Good job!
@marcottebrothers
@marcottebrothers 7 жыл бұрын
We appreciate you taking the time to watch. Thanks!
@MrSunrise-
@MrSunrise- 2 жыл бұрын
"Are *you* going to do it?" - Spoken like a man who feels the weight, and will lift it despite how it abhors him.
@cowboygeologist7772
@cowboygeologist7772 5 жыл бұрын
Great video! The biggest crime was him getting off his horse on the wrong side.
@bigl6322
@bigl6322 3 жыл бұрын
I mount all my horses from either side. Never know when you might end up on a downhill side...that’s a bitch to climb up, and you can pull a horse over on you. Doing back country stuff, I expect my horses to stand quietly no matter what I’m doing. Too dangerous otherwise, and I don’t heal for shit anymore...
@johnhorne2012
@johnhorne2012 3 жыл бұрын
Great flick!....thank you!...............
@leighknight2476
@leighknight2476 7 жыл бұрын
Awesome film- kudos. Well-acted too. :)
@scottfulps2065
@scottfulps2065 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent.
@joelhurley2678
@joelhurley2678 11 ай бұрын
A very good movie, and thank you so much for the great acting. Thanks again, and hopefully, you guys do somewarm movies.
@mikefranklin1253
@mikefranklin1253 3 жыл бұрын
I was shocked. A realistic gunfight. Petty good little video.
@is-be6725
@is-be6725 4 жыл бұрын
The music was excellent.
@fernandochavez4312
@fernandochavez4312 4 жыл бұрын
Not going to knit pick on details. Really good story that almost any family can relate to.👍
@AdaM48state
@AdaM48state 2 жыл бұрын
Great job on this film. Sad but very realistic ending.
@CCMachinist
@CCMachinist 5 жыл бұрын
Definitely no Ohio 1863. And the sheriff's pistol , he had to do some time traveling to get an 1870 Smith and Wesson . But what you guys did with the production is miles ahead of me. Just remember , fans are always look for or notice when something is out of place. It's just fun finding easter eggs. Good job guys. I used to work with a Marcotte guy 40 odd years ago.
@marcottebrothers
@marcottebrothers Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your feedback. Yeah, we love exacting authenticity in Westerns, too - hope to get all the details right next time.
@JAMESWILSON-qw8qy
@JAMESWILSON-qw8qy 4 жыл бұрын
Captivating! Bravo
@justsomeotherguy...7488
@justsomeotherguy...7488 Жыл бұрын
Very well done, I would watch the full movie if this..
@jpsholland
@jpsholland 2 жыл бұрын
Very well done. Made like how a western has to be made like the old movies Once upon a time in the west, For a few dollars more, The good, the bad, the ugly, The outlaw Josey Wales.
@alphalunamare
@alphalunamare 5 жыл бұрын
Superb!
@davidevans7143
@davidevans7143 2 жыл бұрын
Damn! That was good!
@DancingShiva788
@DancingShiva788 2 ай бұрын
Well done!
@discoandben9313
@discoandben9313 3 жыл бұрын
That was really good
@murada2007
@murada2007 5 жыл бұрын
Great ending!
@txdap
@txdap 7 жыл бұрын
Well done!!!
@Trozz-br4yg
@Trozz-br4yg 7 жыл бұрын
Amazing Film! Perfect camera work, Excellent acting and tone... DEFINITELY left me wanting more :-) Would surely pay to see this as a subscription based web-series....
@marcottebrothers
@marcottebrothers 6 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thanks for the kind words, @Trozz 19778 !
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