Review of Sunshine State (2002) by Rick B — 16 Jul 2007

I love Sayles and this captures my homestate in ways no other film has. It made my wife understand me a bit more.

This review of Sunshine State (2002) was written by Rick B on 16 Jul 2007.

Sunshine State has generally received positive reviews.

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By Eric R (1,431) on 16 Oct 2006

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By J. R. Jones (1,337) for Chicago Reader (7,190) on 20 Oct 2008

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These are valid ideas, but they don't always arise organically out of the script, and can seem clumsily expressed…

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By Franko. (47) on 15 Jan 2006

Anoterh John Sayles masterpiece. This was the 2nd time I watched this movie and enjoyed this again…

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By Codie E (453) on 18 Nov 2008

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By Michael K (2,029) on 31 Dec 2007

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By Tim S (2,419) on 09 Dec 2007

Edie Falco leads an impressive cast and John Sayles always gives you something to think about after the movie is over…

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