NR | 2h 19m | Western | 2025
“Rust” is the movie you’ve been hearing about since Oct. 21, 2021, due to the on-set woes of star-producer Alec Baldwin. In a tragic accident, Baldwin unwittingly shot dead his cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins.
‘Rust’: Alec Baldwin’s Ill-Fated Western
Not a western genre standout, ‘Rust’ is slow paced but watchable. The sublime cinematography sadly underscores the on-set death of the cinematographer.
Harland Rust (Alec Baldwin) in "Rust." Falling Forward Films
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the senior film critic for The Epoch Times and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. Mark earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by classical theater conservatory training, and has 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism Is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is featured in the book "How to Be a Film Critic in Five Easy Lessons" by Christopher K. Brooks. In addition to films, he enjoys Harley-Davidsons, rock-climbing, qigong, martial arts, and human rights activism.
