Ryan Gosling’s Neo-Noir Thriller Is a Secret Remake of an Untouchable 72-Year-Old Western Masterpiece

Westerns have profoundly shaped Hollywood, particularly modern action movies, thanks to the enduring appeal of gunslinger characters. These films launched the careers of many and continue to inspire filmmakers today, who often borrow elements from classic Westerns. In 2011, Ryan Gosling starred in a film that echoed this tradition, playing a hero with the qualities of those iconic Wild West figures.








