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4/4
Logan D. McCoy - wrote on 02/01/2024
With its depictions of life in a border town and heinously corrupt law enforcement, it's hard to watch and not think of Orson Welles' masterpiece "Touch of Evil." But the psychologically rich "Lone Star" is more than a callback to a classic film noir. It's an engrossing mood piece that unravels generational frustrations, but most importantly complex racial histories that make this outstanding neo-western still feel fresh and relevant.
Rating of
2/4
Indyfreak - wrote on 12/06/2019
John Sayles’ neo-western-mystery is overstuffed with various subplots. Some pay off, others don’t. The ending is naturally the worst one that leaves a sour taste in the viewer’s mouth. Still, it’s not badly acted. Most of everyone does fine. The late Elizabeth Pena is very good and Kris Kristofferson is fun as a despicably evil racist sheriff.
Rating of
3/4
mitchellyoung - wrote on 02/01/2012
There is a mystery plot here, but it mostly serves as the backdrop to a character-rich study of race relations in a small Texas bordertown. The acting by all is top-notch and the film manages to juggle multiple storylines without undercutting any of them.
