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Lone Star (1996) Movie Reviews

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Movie critics combined give Lone Star (1996) a score of 3.0949 out of 4

based on (59) reviews

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Excellent

(18)

Very Good

(37)

Good

(4)

Fair

(0)

Poor

(0)

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Palo Alto Online (Susan Tavernetti)

Ashley Judd and Kevin Kline in De-LovelyIrvin Winkler brushes up against a potential masterpiece in this melodramatic and sodden ode to the life and times of American composer Cole Porter. With the help of a friendly muse (Jonathan Pryce), Porter (Kevin...read the complete Lone Star (1996) review at Palo Alto Online (Susan Tavernetti)

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San Francisco Examiner (Barbara Shulgasser)

JOHN SAYLES' "Lone Star" is a well-made movie. As always, Sayles sets up difficult issues around which to wrap his many characters and plots. In "Matewan" he dealt with unfair labor practices and the rise of unionism. "City of Hope" was about government...read the complete Lone Star (1996) review at San Francisco Examiner (Barbara Shulgasser)

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Film Freak Central (Walter Chaw)

In a portfolio bulging with brilliant, important films, John Sayles' Lone Star is easily his best. It is among the best films of the nineties and the best independent features ever made in the United States, a product of an experienced filmmaker so rich...read the complete Lone Star (1996) review at Film Freak Central (Walter Chaw)