Not long ago, Nicolas Cage was celebrated for his consistently dedicated performances. Just three years back, his self-mocking role in "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent" had gained him considerable press attention for his career dedication. Sadly, this dedication feels underserved in his latest movie "Gunslingers". A low-budget western, the film also stars Stephen Dorff and Costas Mandylor. Heather Graham features as well, offering her reasonable share to the overall dynamics.

Despite the effort of the actors involved, "Gunslingers" has only one notable scene, where Cage gives a hilariously exaggerated performance. The rest of the film lacks the compelling fervor commonly associated with Cage's acting. "Gunslingers" disappoints with a weak narrative about a band descending on a fugitive-filled Kentucky town at the turn of the century. The action scenes are frustratingly disorganized, turning into a mishmash of confusing gunfights.

"Gunslingers" revolves around wanted man Thomas Keller (played by Dorff) who lives in the small town of Redemption, inhabited by various underdeveloped characters. Thomas is pursued by Robert, a mysterious gunman, and his gang, and a single mother Val (played by Graham). Despite its familiarity, the plot doesn't impress due to writer/director Brian Skiba's failure to provide substantial support to his cast.

The most conspicuous performance is delivered by Jeremy Kent Jackson, who plays Robert, the antagonist of the film. Jackson's role falls flat due to his lackluster dialogue and inexpressive presentation. The uninspiring action scenes imply that the makers of "Gunslingers" didn't fully utilize their cast members. Dorff and Cage manage to make the most of their limited roles, but the lack of engaging narrative means the audience might check out emotionally way before the end.