Vincent D'Onofrio directs a diverting Western that’s almost worth seeing for its unsaddled performances from Ethan Hawke and Chris Pratt; despite such a rich premise, “The Kid” often struggles to find its footing
DeHaan gives Billy an appealingly impish spin, though he seems a bit old for the part; Hawke takes a fairly one-dimensional character and gives it an intelligent and shaded performance; Check out "The Kid" for some pleasant entertainment
an enjoyable and finely acted take on an oft-told story; The result is very pleasing, even for moviegoers who don't pine for the Western's return, and represents a big step forward in the directing career of D'Onofrio
by Jocelyn Noveck [Associated Press ]
