Lone Star
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- Synopsis
- Reminiscent of a fine novel in depth and complexity, writer-director John Sayles' acclaimed drama uses the investigation of a 25-year-old murder as the framework for a detailed exploration of life in a Texas border town....
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- Director(s)
- John Sayles
- Distributor(s)
- Castle Rock Entertainment
- MPAA Rating
- R
- Runtime
- 134 min.
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Chicago Sun-Times | Roger EbertAdd Critic to Favorites
This film is a wonder - the best work yet by one of our most original and independent filmmakers - and after it is over, and you begin to think about it, its meanings begin to flower.Read the full review
The New York Times | Janet MaslinAdd Critic to Favorites
Gratifyingly complex and beautifully told, this tale explores a huge array of cultural, racial, economic and familial tensions. In the process, it also sustains strong characters, deep emotions and clear dramatic force.Read the full review
Rolling Stone | Peter TraversAdd Critic to Favorites
The performances are uncommonly fine...Lone Star isn't built to ride trends. It's built to last.Read the full review
