Review of Lone Star (1996) by Trailesque — 30 Aug 2021

This manages to be several movies in one: a murder mystery, a drama about fathers and sons, a romance, and a look at the evolving racial & cultural situation in South Texas. And it all works together nicely, even if things go a little too far at the very end imo.

Sayles was never a great visual filmmaker but here at least he is an excellent storyteller. It is interesting to note that this could very well be Sayles's best flick, which is a little ironic, given that this is very much a Texas picture and he is very much a northerner.

There are a number of excellent supporting performances here (e.g.