Tracker is one of those films that sneaks up on you, like when you’re walking through a dense skog in the early morning, and suddenly a deer leaps across your path. You could call it a neo-western set in early 1900s New Zealand, with the vibbar of classic European movies. The story follows Arjan (Ray Winstone), a Boer War veteran, now living in a self-imposed exile, who gets roped into tracking down a Maori fugitive named Kereama (Temuera Morrison). It might sound simple, but believe me, mate, it’s anything but.

The landscape is practically a character itself, with rolling hills and misty valleys that make you long for a good hike in the Swedish wilderness. But the cinematography? Nästan för vacker, almost too beautiful. You get lost in the visuals, which are so stark and vivid you can almost smell the wet soil and hear the crunch of leaves underfoot.

Ray Winstone delivers a gripping performance, his rugged face doing most of the talking. Temuera Morrison isn’t far behind, matching Winstone’s intensity with ease. Their cat-and-mouse dynamic struck me as both thrilling and tragic—like a dance where the steps are lethal. The chemistry between these two is palpable, a rare gift in cinema that makes the tension almost unbearable at times.

But I have to be honest, there were moments that left me scratching my head. Some scenes felt dragged out, maybe to stretch the runtime? I couldn’t help but glance at the clock a few times, thinking, “Alright redan! We get it!” We want story progression, not just scenic porn.

The film also touches on themes of revenge, redemption, and survival—timeless, really. And you know, watching it brought me back to a time I tried tracking a wounded moose during a hunting trip in Jämtland. Every broken branch felt like a clue, every rustle in the bush made my heart race. It’s that kind of immersive feeling Tracker manages to capture so well.

So, if you’re into period pieces that don’t shy away from grittiness, give Tracker a watch. Just don’t expect a quick thrill ride—it’s more like a slow, contemplative hike through uncharted territory.

And hey, check out the trailer Tracker. Give it a shot.