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Van Holt is the main actor in this a detective looking for a serial killer. Mel Gibson is a profiler with the FBI he has about 15 minutes and 50 Cent is police chief also 15 minutes.

The whole thing seems like it was written to be a pilot for a TV show, the entire thing looks like one also, but instead it was made a movie, it happens a lot in the industry. As such some subplots are rushed, some things are unresolved etc.

It's nice to see Mel Gibson he is obviously the best acting talent in this, quite possibly ad libbing his lines because his character is the only interesting one.

It plays out more like one of those crime documentaries, we are just going through the motions.

The movie basically doesn't have what can be called an ending, it's like a first episode of a miniseries, which is probably the most disappointing thing about it. Some things do get resolved but they almost happen off screen and explain with a couple of lines of dialogue so the movie has some cohesion.

Watching someone as notable as Mel Gibson be involved in such a mediocre film shows how the mighty have fallen. This movie has soap opera grade acting, local cable directing and camera angles, and low budget set/costume design. The premise of the film has a lot of potential but fell beyond flat.

I am a .50 cent fan, but the 10-20 min he's actually on screen is painful to say the least. You'll definitely need subtitles to understand a word he says, all his dialogue (most of the dialogue in the movie) and conversations come off as unnatural. You can tell that the actors/actresses memorized their lines in the parking lot the day of filming.

Save your money and Avoid this Tubi movie.

The only reason I started watching this movie was because I wanted to see a thriller/detective AND Mel Gibson was starring in it. Could this be worth a watch?

The bad: Mel Gibson only has got a small supporting role. We only get to see the guy a couple of minutes. Unfortunately the rest of the cast are B-movie actors, who simply can not act and it painfully shows. Not terrible, but way below par...

More bad: what's really annoying though is the fact that this story NEVER becomes thrilling or suspenseful for a second. I dont mind watching predictable B-movies, BUT they HAVE TO BE thrilling and this isnt. Not for a second! To be avoided!

"Boneyard," starring Mel Gibson and 50 Cent, attempts to dramatize the true story of a serial killer but falls remarkably short. The film suffers from an amateurish execution, burdened by a dreadful script and inept direction. The acting is uniformly poor, with even Gibson unable to elevate the material beyond mediocrity. Distracting and inappropriate music frequently overpowers the dialogue, further detracting from the viewing experience. One has to question how such an ill-conceived project ever secured funding. "Boneyard" is a stark example of squandered potential in filmmaking, serving more as a cautionary tale of what not to do than a compelling narrative. It leaves viewers wondering about the standards and decision-making processes behind its production.

Yet another geezer teaser.

Gibson here looking like he walked on set after spending the morning drinking at the local dive bar. 50 Cent plays a police chief and mumbles through all his lines as fast as possible to collect a paycheck. Yet despite that they are the two best parts about this. Whenever they aren't on screen this drags and feels like an episode of CSI or some cop procedural that accidentally got made into a movie.

Guarantee this will be streaming for free on Tubi by the end of the year. You're better off watching this that way don't waste your money on this. Gibson and 50 Cent deserve better.

I live in Albuquerque and have followed and researched this particular case pretty closely with all available evidence and theories from other researchers and people.

This movie is nothing more than a imaginary tale developed by a Hollywood up and coming that wants to debut his craft.

The beginning, or the discovery of the crime scene was legitimate. It was a woman walking her dog beside an up subdivision at which the dog uncovers a human bone(femur bone) and the dogs owner who was a nurse was able to identify it as human and alert the authorities.

The remains of 11 women and a fetus were discovered buried in shallow graves in a certain area of the west mesa area of Albuquerque NM.

Something that was left out that was pretty important to the case was how the review of satellite images of the particular area of the west mesa between the the year of 2004 to 2009 showed the appearance of tire tracks and what appeared to be graves on the very lot of land that these bodies were discovered at in 2009. The interesting part is how the tracks increased in length off the desert dirt road and the number of supposed graves grew from one set of satellite images to the next. That development was conveniently left out of the movie which is sad.

Furthermore the actual suspects in the case were completely different than those portrayed in the movie as well as the events and characters that led to the narrowing down to the final suspects.

So this movie is pretty much a Hollywood caricature of what really happened in the high desert New Mexico city of Albuquerque. And it's unfortunate because it is basically a fictional exploitation of the victims of the West Mesa Bone Collector and their demise.

This could have been a really good film as the plot was based on a true story but unfortunately, it failed on account of the awful 50cent has-been mumbling through his lines as if he was drunk and the irritating Ortega with his horrible coarse and irritating voice. Acting was sub-standard, even Mel's acting (sorry Mel)... and casting the beautiful Kesia (Puerto Rican) as the sister of a white American just didn't stand true. The whole film seemed so empty and weak. Ignore the fake 10/10 reviews and me giving it a 3 is being kind. Maybe a 1 or 2. Anyways, if I were you, knowing what I know, I wouldn't waste my time with this!

I can't get back the time I wasted watching this, but hopefully I can spare others from making the same mistake. I like Mel Gibson, I think he's a great actor and director, which makes me sad that he would associate himself with this steaming turd. The acting is as bad as anything I've ever seen, not even Mel is convincing. The script is appalling, the dialogue is stilted, clichéd and unrealistic, and I'm pretty sure that even the muzzle flashes and gunshot wounds are added in post production. It feels like a low budget TV movie, which is actually kind of insulting to TV movies. I've seen many many films, and this is up there with the very worst. Do better, Mel...

Boneyard, directed by Asif Akbar, stars Mel Gibson (Agent Petrovick), 50 Cent (Chief Carter) and Brian Van Holt (Detective Ortega), and runs for 96 minutes. This movie is your typical "based on true events" flick, drawing from a story that is certainly worth mentioning and deserves recognition. However, despite the compelling real-life events that serve as its foundation, the movie itself leaves much to be desired in terms of execution.

The performances are largely unremarkable, and in some instances, even subpar. While Mel Gibson and Brian Van Holt are usually strong actors, they don't bring much to this particular project. The dialogue between everyone involved doesn't feel natural-at times, it feels as though the actors are simply reciting lines from a script, as if they're ticking off points to keep the plot moving forward. There's a lack of authenticity in their conversations, which severely limits the audience's ability to engage with the characters or the story.

The direction and writing both fall flat, failing to deliver the kind of engaging narrative that this material deserves. The film feels more like a disjointed series of events than a cohesive story, and there's very little emotional resonance to be found. For a film based on true events, there's an expectation that it should be impactful and gripping, but Boneyard doesn't manage to hit those marks. Instead, it often feels mechanical, lacking the depth and nuance that could have made it truly memorable.

If someone is interested in the story behind the movie, a quick Google search would likely be a more efficient and rewarding way to learn about the real-life events. This isn't to say that the film is bad-it's just "meh." The source material had the potential and deserved to be so much more, but the film doesn't do it justice.

In conclusion, Boneyard is a passable film with no major highlights in performance or storytelling. While the story it's based on is intriguing, the movie itself doesn't live up to that promise. I give it a 6 out of 10.

Movie is outright garbage and a trash can of detective story telling. Why do such writers and directors waste truckload of money on such a useless story telling. Who even funds them! Mel Gibson was wasted on a movie like this is beyond comprehension. There is not even 30 seconds of a clip in the movie which is worth watching! Oh sorry ! Even 5 seconds of worthiness is missing... I will never get thise 97 mins of my time back was my exact thought after the movie eneded.

I would recommend watching 'Mindhunters' to the director and the writer on how to tell a murder detective story !

Just ignore........ ..

Directed by Asif Akbar, "Boneyard" emerges as a bold crime-thriller inspired by true events, delivering a gripping narrative that delves into the unsettling mystery of the West Mesa Murders. Set against the stark backdrop of the New Mexico desert, the film follows Police Chief Carter (Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson), Detective Ortega (Brian Van Holt), and FBI Agent Petrovick (Mel Gibson) as they unite to investigate the discovery of eleven skeletal remains.

Curtis Jackson commands the screen with a strong portrayal of the determined police chief, complemented by Brian Van Holt's nuanced performance as a dedicated detective. Mel Gibson adds depth with his portrayal of a seasoned FBI agent, enhancing the story's intensity and complexity. A really well-done flashback reveals the poignant backstory of Mel Gibson's character, explaining his current demeanor. In the scene, an unsuccessful hit by a thug, played by Shannon Ritch, tragically and accidentally results in the death of his daughter Sam, a role skillfully portrayed by Courtney Akbar. This event profoundly shapes the character's motivations and actions throughout the film. The film skillfully navigates the interplay of conflicting agendas and investigative methods among the characters, unraveling a web of intrigue and suspicion.

The narrative unfolds through a compelling multi-agency effort to track down the elusive killer, heightened by personal and professional challenges that amplify the tension. The portrayal of suspects like the solitary Caesar (Weston Cage Coppola) and corrupt officer Tate (Michael Sirow) keeps viewers engaged, punctuating the investigation with twists and turns.

While tackling dark and sensitive themes, "Boneyard" treats its subject matter with sensitivity and respect, paying homage to the victims of the West Mesa Murders. Joshua Reis's cinematography and R. J. Cooper's editing create a captivating atmosphere, complemented by Andrew Morgan Smith's score that underscores the drama and suspense.

Ultimately, "Boneyard" stands out as a poignant exploration of a haunting real-life tragedy, shedding light on the unresolved West Mesa Bone Collector murders. Director Asif Akbar navigates this sensitive subject with care, ensuring that the film honors the victims' memory while delivering a compelling crime thriller. For fans of the genre, "Boneyard" offers a gripping narrative, strong performances, and a chilling premise that keeps audiences captivated until the credits roll.

I went in veeeeery skeptical, having read some real snipes towards the movie. But I wanted to give it fair judgement. After all, in today's time, we have a tendency to revel in negatives more than positives. Controversy gets people talking. Right? That & if there's no CGI or Tony Stark, it's not a good movie to the average person.

The movie certainly had its own feel & spin, just like an indie film should. With some nice little moments from Mel Gibson as Agent Petrovik, & Vince McDaniels as Sgt Graham. An unsolved case is always going to be difficult to work with. The team did well in building awareness & lay a foundation via a ''documentary'' tone to some of it. Intentional? Or a somewhat accidental blessing? Regardless, it felt as though there was more of a realism to it as a result.

I found Brian Van Holt (Detective Orgeta) to come across as a legitimate cop. However, maybe not the man to carry the bulk of the story. You need a certain quality to pull off such a part. A human connection from an audience perspective. Maybe a little backstory. Something that has us hook onto him more. Just like we did with Gibson's storyline. Seeing Gibson torment himself more would have been a nice touch. But I kind of like how they didn't go to him as the obvious to take up all of the camera time.

I read a couple of reviews about pacing. I think we need to remember that this was a very repetitive crime. With lots of repetitive instances. Changing the pace wouldn't have necessarily won more votes.50 Cent, aka Chief Carter. Very reserved. Possibly ''wooden'' to some. Has he ever been a solid actor? No. The reality, he's portraying a police Chief, leading a Dept. Responsible for investigating a potential serial killer case. To hold back emotions and deem stiff is (in my opinion) a nice touch. He's treading carefully. With an uncertainty of it being a possible 'inside job' or not, I like how he was harder to read.

Asif Akbar. The director & captain of the ship. Asif has come a long way in a short period of time. Working with known & unknown names is certainly nothing new. I would say to him, ''Don't hold back. Actors are your tools. Push them. It's easier to reel a performance back in than it is to push more out of them.'' Once he grabs the bull by the horns, we're going to see a new found level. With an impressive resume, & the likes of Gibson under his direction, the harsh reviews on this one, his next project will highly likely have him cross into that territory where he steps more out of his comfort zone.

Overall, worth a watch. Some nice shots & editing. A very bold case to build around within a movie. And a great stepping stone from a filmmaking perspective for a lot of those involved.

Worst movie I've ever seen. Acting is atrocious. I wish I had 2 more hands so I could give it 4 thumbs down. 50 cent should have started singing Candyshop in the middle of the film. Absolutely garbage never seen a movie this bad. I like b movies typically , but this was even worse. Whatever You do do not watch this film. Ram your head against the wall and save yourself some time. No redeemable qualities. This movie makes plan nine from outer space look like gone with the wind. Mel Gibson is washed up. Curtis is washed up. Not one thing good about this movie sorry to say. Hope they all got paid well.

This is a truly awful movie. The writing and dialogue are absolutely atrocious with characters, saying slang words. They are obviously unfamiliar with. The story is meandering without much of a point. Mel Gibson, as always, is thoroughly enjoyable, but he is only a glorified cameo for this movie. The movie has no resolution to the true life event and ends with a cliffhanger of a potential sequel. Let's hope they learn their lesson the first time. I would be hard-pressed to identify any redeeming qualities of this movie. It is simply a wreck and unenjoyable. Spend your time watching ID channel episodes for much more entertainment and information.

Was Mel Gibson's inspiration that one mugshot of Nick Nolte looking completely insane in a Hawaiian shirt and frizzed-out psycho hair? Oh, but it gets better (worse?) when Mel goes into action Sad Max mode and tries to run ten feet in one scene. Yeah, that's just a whole lot of booze belly coming at us.

50 Cent is woefully miscast as the gruff police chief who I can only assume is "one day away from retirement" or "too old for this stuff" or any number of tropes.

Also, I am not entirely sure what the resolution to anything is - which makes the entire point of the movie moot. That is because it isn't played as a respectful representation of the true crimes it was exploiting...I mean, based off of.

Nearly every character has to explain in the most infantile or corny way what serial killers are, what this police procedure is, what they are doing and why. It all comes across as discount Criminal Minds/CSI filler.

Easily skippable nonsense.

I gave this movie a shot but it just kept letting me down. It was unevenly paced, which made it draggy when it should have been building, and the action sequences seemed wholly out of place. Yes, Mel Gibson is in this, but there's very little of him in this picture. I have a lot of respect for actors, having spent most of my life around them, and I know they try to elevate the material they are given, but they are only as good as the writing and the directing they receive. And the script frankly stinks. The director never had much a vision about the film he wanted to make. And even though, this is set in Albuquerque, there is almost nothing that feels like New Mexico in this film. Most of the force is of Mexican descent, but there's hardly one cop in it who is brown. Even Ortega is cast white. Not a great picture.

First off I'm not a PG movies I'm an R rated film guy, yet this "film" (it's really not a film it's an amateurish attempt at filmmaking) is sheer DISTASTEFUL!! I wonder what is WRONG with the director of this film??? How utterly CLUELESS is this man??

Besides extremely TACKY DIALOGUE, no main character in the film lol, old movie cliché after cliché, & a highly choppy & disorganized storyline...

..what struck me as odd is the movie is dedicated to the dead victims of this awful tragedy & labels itself in a noble manner to do them justice (and I get it films are meant to entertain & it covers the sleazy subject of prostitution) ..but I can't help but feel it made the surviving loved ones of these dead victims feel even worse, if not completely BETRAYED! Walking away knowing it is smutty exploitation of their loved one

Mel Gibson & 50 Cent went out to steal a check. Mel has been long irrelevant as an actor in Hollywood for a reason, ALL his respect has been earned as a director in the last 20 yrs. Another thing this INCOMPETENT DIRECTOR doesn't get nor understand in casting him, among many other things.

One can tell the whole project is simply rushed - as the awful director Asif Akbar is known for quantity & volume of work over any effort in QUALITY. Just a movie in all.

Dreadful, awful, horrible, painful, are just a few choice words to describe this mediocre film. Seriously just don't watch it. Acting is beyond awful, directing is awful, editing is awful, did I mention the acting is awful. Well it's worse than awful. So save your money, and time and avoid this terrible, dreadful movie. Mel Gibson has been in many great films, directed many great films, why on gods earth he agreed to be in this I don't know, I can only assume the money was good, basically I'm just filling now as I need to make enough words to meet the requirements of the review taskmasters and what I wanted to say about the movie was short and sweet. Ok done it now, so don't watch this rubbish movie.

Boneyard is a thriller based on real life killings and stars Mel Gibson and 50 Cent Jackson. On the offset of watching this i knew it wasn't going to be a Mel Gibson led film. Many of his films at the moment he is a support player in and this is no different. The scenes he is in are elevated by his star charisma and he is definitely not phoning his performance in. Boneyard is a sleek 90 minutes and competently made. It does have budget restraints and the storyline is not as cohesive as it could have been but i sill found the plot enthralling. Ultimately Boneyard is a B Film thriller but if you go into this with lowered expectations i think you will find it entertaining enough and worthy of a watch.

I wanted to like this - I really did. Despite some of his actions outside of film, I'm a long-time fan of Mel Gibson. And "50 Cent" has made an admirable turn into acting. Several of the other actors are familiar from other shows. Basically, it's got a good cast.

But this film is NOT good.

It's confusing at times (several times I had to ask my wife "what was that scene about?" - she had no answer); it drags on at times (I was pausing it to wonder how much longer it had); and generally wanders a path that leaves the viewer going, "Whatever."

To make matters worse, it had potential! Again - the cast is good. These are people who can act - and the acting is fine. But it's brought down by the writing, the plot, and the directing.

I won't post spoilers, but I'll just say that when it ended I felt...empty. Devoid of emotion. Kind of like, "THAT is how it ends?"

I give it a VERY GENEROUS 4 out of 10.

I'm happy I got to watch the movie about the West side murder story that happened in New Mexico. It's sad and horrible that this was a real case. But I'm thankful to see that people are still shining light on the unfortunate events that happened. I thought that 50 Cent and Mel Gibson did great in the movie especially Graham he had a really special role and I thought he played it very well. Definitely can tell that this was New Mexico. I really hope that they catch the people that were a part of these murders. If you haven't seen this movie, I highly recommend checking it out. It makes you more aware of what's going on in this world.

A burial site with 11 young women and an unborn child is found in the desert near Albuquerque, New Mexico. Police Chief Carter (50 Cent) makes the Boneyard investigation a top priority. Ortega (Brian Van Holt) and Young (Nora Zehetner) are the lead detectives. Profiler FBI Agent Petrovick (Mel Gibson) is brought in. Ortega is fixated on corrupt cop Tate. Caesar Monto is another suspect.

This is supposed to be inspired by the West Mesa murders which remain unresolved. That is a big part of the problem for a lot of people. My biggest issue is Mel Gibson and his Hawaiian shirts. It's stupid. He is simply trying too hard. He would still be Mel Gibson in a suit and tie. Everything else is fine. This is fine for B-movie police procedural.

In laughably ABYSMAL 'inspired by truth' serial-killer thriller "Boneyard" FBI profiler Mel Gibson (a guarantor of low quality these days) helps the New Mexico po-po (inc Fiddy Cent, Brian Van Holt, & Nora Zehetner) hunt a psycho who's buried a load of young female victims in the titular patch of desert. ALL the performances seem to compete for which can be most dire (Cent wins - but only just) yet the really vitriolic scorn should be reserved for journeyman writer / director Asif Akber as his dreadful screenplay (with woeful dialogue & telegraphed twists) and sub-tv standard camera-work are absolutely pitiful. This garbage is quite possibly THE worst movie of the year. Ignore the fake 10/10 reviews, as this is AWFUL.

These films prove that the big names are paid enough to take part in it but they give no actual investment or effort in the project nor put any heart into it. 50 Cent & Mel Gibson simply move through the motions. Funny how quickly 50 Cent mumbles through his lines, in-and-out of the movie so quickly & awkwardly!

.. What has Hollywood & film come to?? It's become a pure money grab & the art and passion of making a good film is certainly lost with such new-age "film makers". Not to say all of them but certainly this one! I say to the director sit back, relax, & take time to actually watch a good movie (to know what it is) and study it. People are supposed to study their craft, but you can tell this director Asif rushes into every project... with the series of VERY BAD films he puts out..

I was hopeful with the cast but the writing, acting of some, and overall it just screams B movie.

Character arcs were almost non-existent. It could have been so much more but sadly it was a real disappointment. I gave it a fighting chance and even watched the entire movie, but it was rough to get through. I'm left confused and still wondering what the plot actually was.

The storylines seemed a bit weak and I wish Mel would have had more to do with it. I thought he was going to be the main character but sadly was not.

It wasn't worth it sadly and now it's left open for a sequel. I won't be renting that one.