Can Zachary Levi pull off a gritty outlaw? Today we’re reviewing Angel and the Badman, the new Angel Studios remake of the 1947 John Wayne classic, co-starring Tommy Lee Jones and Neal McDonough.
Angel Studios continues to punch well above its weight for an independent studio, delivering high production value, strong heart, and a genuine story of redemption. While rated PG-13, this is easily accessible and great for the whole family.
In this video, I break down:
The Lead Performance: Why I was initially skeptical of Zachary Levi playing a gruff, hardened gunslinger—and how quickly he proved me wrong.
The Heavyweights: Tommy Lee Jones delivering the steady, top-tier performance you always expect from him.
The Perfect Villain: Neal McDonough doing what he does best, playing an effortlessly menacing antagonist despite being one of Hollywood’s nicest guys off-screen.
The Themes: How the film handles its core themes of character growth, second chances, and classic Western morality.
Have you seen the remake yet, or do you prefer the original John Wayne classic? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!
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