Eastwood plays a 'washed up' rodeo star. It's not relevant to the plot really. It's a weak plot line that leaves Eastwoods character hunched over and slow, I think it would better if he didn't play up the sorry sod. Every bit of the plot line aches with predictable turns, the young actor isn't up to the task, his breathy slow paced off timed delivery feels amateur. Even though it's predictable it feels like it could be much better. Maybe without Eastwoods involvement expectations would be lowered and the movie wouldn't feel like a let down. Strange discombobulated flick.