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Lone Star

Drama. Mystery For decades the border town of Frontera, Texas has been controlled by two powerful men- the racist, trigger-happy Sheriff Charley Wade (Kris Kristofferson) and the man who, the story goes, ran Wade clear out of the county one hot night in 1957, Sheriff Buddy Deeds (Matthew McConaughey). Now Sam Deeds (Chris Cooper) is the new Sheriff in town, bitter over the Years spent under the shadow of his legendary father, Buddy, it is Sam who must ... [+]
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Variety
Variety
"A richly textured and thoroughly engrossing drama that ranks with indie filmmakerJohn Sayles' finest work"  POS
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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
"This film is a wonder - the best work yet by one of our most original and independent filmmakers" POS
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The New York Times
The New York Times
"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."  POS
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ReelViews
ReelViews
"Sayles cannily blends drama, romance, mystery, and social observation into a satisfying, if slightly overlong, whole." POS
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Newsweek
Newsweek
"With old-fashioned craftsmanship, Lone Star is not a movie you'll quickly forget." POS
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Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly
"Sayles has surrounded his hero with other, more interesting characters and has warmed Lone Star with the glow of a humanist optimism rare in contemporary movies." POS
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