Fresh
[A] complex and rewarding new Texas murder mystery.
John Hartl, Seattle Times
Lone Star
John Sayles invites you to return to the scene of the crime.
1996 · 2h 15m · R
Drama, Mystery, Romance
Directed by
John Sayles
Overview
When the skeleton of his murdered predecessor is found, Sheriff Sam Deeds unearths many other long-buried secrets in his Texas border town.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
91%
Tomatometer
Fresh
A richly textured and thoroughly engrossing drama that ranks with indie filmmaker John Sayles' finest work.
Joe Leydon, Variety
Fresh
Sayles' witty, vividly demotic dialogue knocks even Tarantino for six, the characterisations are uniformly colourful and credible, the soundtrack and the widescreen camerawork exemplary ...
Geoff Andrew, Time Out
Rotten
Sayles' latest never bores during its 21/4-hour unreeling. But neither does it soar, despite finessing a complex flashback narrative set in 1957 and present-day.
Mike Clark, USA Today
Fresh
John Sayles' "Lone Star" contains so many riches, it humbles ordinary movies.
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
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