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Agents Hobbs (Clifton Collins Jr.), Davis (Johnny Simmons), and Flores (Gabriel Luna) patrol a lonely, dusty road leading into the United States. They\u2019re frequently bored to tears and use anyone\u2019s attempt at crossing the border to not only do their duty, but to also break the monotony. When a seemingly routine stop goes awry, it reveals corruption on the part of one agent that quickly ripples out to impact\u00a0his partners.<\/p>\n

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I don\u2019t want to say more about the plot because that moment when it all goes so wrong is such an unexpected surprise, and it hits with such a punch that reverberates throughout the rest of the film. If there are any questions that linger at the end of\u00a0the film, they are questions that notions of borders and the protection of them naturally demand. How do we define them? How do we defend them? Can corruption ever truly be squashed?<\/p>\n

Transpecos<\/i> benefits from stellar performances from its three leads. Clifton Collins Jr. is solid as always, and while\u00a0Gabriel\u00a0Luna also shines, Johnny Simmons delivers what should be a breakout performance. Kwedar proves himself a worthy member of the bourgeoning\u00a0Austin film set with the likes of Jeff Nichols and crew. Though Transpecos <\/i>weaves a\u00a0tight, intimate narrative, it boasts a vast, beautiful cinematography that demands\u00a0the big screen experience.<\/p>\n

Follow @TranspecosMovie to stay on top of future festival screenings and theatrical release.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"