She Rides Shotgun

Horseface 8/29/2025 3:10:27PM 8.4

Jesus Christ, Ana Sophia Heger is INSANE! Where did this girl come from? I don't remember ever seeing a performance this strong from a child actress. I'm blown away, and praying she won't self-destruct, so we can enjoy her talent for decades to come. Pair that with Taron Egerton's performance, and the crazy chemistry between these two actors, and you just get jaw-dropping moment after gasp-inducing moment. There are times when you can't help but think they must've been editing out gasps and sobs from the crew. And times when you just know there was a quiet "Okay, cut," and then silence for a long while. I'm still wiping tears from my eyes. If there's any justice or sense to the Oscars (there isn't), this girl will take Best Actress. The story has issues, especially towards the end, but WATCH IT for the acting and father-daughter chemistry. I will watch this many times more.

MovieGuys 8/30/2025 11:37:53PM 8.4

'She Rides Shotgun" is one of the better films to come out this year. A novel adaptation, its core strength, is the simply mesmerising and deeply moving performances, from the main actors Taron Egerton and Ana Sophia Heger. A father and his daughter caught in a dysfunctional, ultimately doomed relationship, that's defined by the desperate love they share, in a cold, feral world, that preys on the weak and vulnerable. The only downsides I could see here was underlying message, of predatory (dog eat dog) social inequality, feels watered down.Its not helped by the need to define the criminals, by their race. Nor by the candy coated image presented of the US state system of care for orphans, which has a well established reputation, for being awful. In summary, "She Rides Shotgun" is in most respects, a remarkable film. Its emotional impact, with exceptional chemistry between its lead's, defines it. Its not perfect, certainly but its still head and shoulders above most films of 2025, thus far. A must see.

Manuel São Bento 7/31/2025 6:37:37AM 8.4

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://movieswetextedabout.com/she-rides-shotgun-movie-review-ana-sophia-heger-delivers-a-star-making-performance/ "She Rides Shotgun tells a relatively simple, even formulaic story - a man on the run, a redemption arc, a family bond forged in the fire of survival. But it's in the way it tells that story - with emotional honesty, top-tier performances, and intimate, inspired direction - that the movie finds its unique power. It doesn't reinvent the genre, nor does it try to. And while Taron Egerton reaffirms his value as a versatile and committed actor, it's Ana Sophia Heger who truly steals the show - a total revelation, carrying the film's emotional weight and elevating it with rare depth. Her performance isn't just impressive "for her age". It's impressive, full stop. A star is born here - and everyone better take notice." Rating: B