First Impressions: Broke Trailer Rides Hard, But Will It Stay On the Horse?
The rodeo isn't just about bucking broncos—it's about clinging to a way of life as it slips through your fingers. Broke, the new Wyatt Russell-led western, isn't here to romanticize cowboy grit; it's here to drag it through the mud, ice, and self-inflicted wounds. And damn, does the trailer sell that struggle.
The Grit & The Grime:
Sony's just dropped the trailer for Broke, a contemporary western that trades sweeping desert vistas for the kind of Montana blizzard that makes you question every life choice. Russell plays True Brandywine, a bronco rider whose career is circling the drain—until a freak storm forces him to confront more than just hypothermia. The footage teases frostbitten close-ups, whiskey-fueled regrets, and Dennis Quaid looking like he's seen it all (because he probably has).
Unexpected Take:
This isn't Yellowstone with more frostbite. Director Carlyle Eubank (a rookie behind the camera but a seasoned scribe) frames True's battle as much internal as external. The trailer's most striking shot? Russell's battered face reflected in a truck window—literally and metaphorically cracked. It's a quiet moment in a promo otherwise packed with horse stumbles and snowdrifts, hinting this might be more The Wrestler than 8 Seconds.
Filmed entirely in Montana, Broke leans into the authenticity of place—no soundstage blizzards here. But the real wild card? Vince Vaughn's involvement as producer. Known for comedies, Vaughn's pivot to producing raw dramas (Brawl in Cell Block 99) suggests Broke might pack more punches than its trailer lets on.
Broke rides straight to VOD on May 6th—no festival buzz, no theatrical fanfare. Smart move or missed opportunity? Either way, if you've ever wondered what happens when a rodeo star faces off against nature and his own demons, this might be your fix.
