Mojave

About Mojave

Mojave is a 2015 American crime thriller film written and directed by William Monahan. The film revolves around a suicidal artist, who goes into the desert, where he finds his doppelgänger, a homicidal drifter. The plot thickens when events force both men to come face-to-face with their own reckless behaviors and inner demons.

Making / Production

The film was produced by Atlas Independent, Henceforth Pictures, Relativity Media, and MICA Entertainment, and distributed by A24. The film had a relatively small budget, shot mainly in Los Angeles and the actual Mojave Desert.

Actors

• Garrett Hedlund as Thomas: He plays a tortured artist whose uneasy psyche is further destabilized by his encounter with a drifter in the desert. His performance is a mix of vulnerability and volatile strength.
• Oscar Isaac as Jack: Isaac portrays a malevolent drifter who takes perverse pleasure in psychological games. His performance creates a chilling and complex character.
• Walton Goggins as Jim: Goggins plays a Hollywood agent, exhibiting a fine balance between professional ruthlessness and comedic timing.
• Mark Wahlberg as Norman: Wahlberg adds a quirky touch to the film as a eccentric movie producer.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was officially selected at the 2015 Tribeca Film Festival.
• William Monahan won an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay for 'The Departed' before directing 'Mojave'.

Awards

Unfortunately, Mojave didn't receive any major film awards.

Quotes

• "You can't stop what's coming. It comes for you anyway." - Jack
• "A man does one thing, his life takes a turn, he does another thing." - Thomas

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's score was composed by Andrew Hewitt, who completed a somber and atmospheric soundscape for the film.
• Music includes works by various artists including America, Townes Van Zandt, and Ride.