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By Kyle A (307) on 12 May 2009

Another film noir has Woody Harrelson involved with Elisabeth Shue and Gina Gershon, in faking a kidnapping which turns out real, and he ends…

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By Owen Gleiberman (3,271) for Entertainment Weekly (6,953) on 02 Apr 2009

Palmetto has a satisfyingly deceptive plot that ultimately takes one too many turns…

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By Michael Dequina (1,684) for TheMovieReport.com (1,582) on 30 Mar 2009

Shue, appearing uncomfortable and distracted and trying a bit too hard, comes off as more camp than vamp…

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By Peter Rainer (2,575) for Dallas Observer (1,128) on 09 Feb 2009

It's been said that a thriller is only as good as its chief villain, and, in the same way, most noirs are only as good as their suckers…

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Review of Palmetto (1998)

By Cli O (622) on 29 Nov 2008

A lost classic. Its a film that just works really, really well. Not even sure it was released theatrically over here? A shame because its damn good…

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By Dennis Harvey (1,137) for Variety (12,700) on 16 Aug 2008

Surprises are reserved for the final half-hour, at which point the slow-paced Palmetto has long since fossilized as a routine exercise in ceiling-fan,…

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By Simon W (815) on 08 Aug 2008

This is a sexy fucking movie. Never used to look at Elisabeth Shue in this light but man is she sex on legs in this. A great little Noir black comedy…

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By Brian P (1,844) on 08 Aug 2008

A well made but totally predictable movie. I wasn't excited to see it but it was fun…

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Review of Palmetto (1998)

By Milosz P (7) on 25 Jul 2008

I liked it a lot, despite what the critics said…

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Review of Palmetto (1998)

By Amie S (148) on 30 Jun 2008

This is actually a pretty decent noir - pity they f'ed it up with the ending. One thing I will say: Elisabeth Shue is HOT HOT HOT in this movie…

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Review of Palmetto (1998)

By Timeen * (296) on 19 Jun 2008

The first time I watched it, didn't think much of it.....but watched it again and it was a good story....very sexy…

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By Bryan W (959) on 10 Jun 2008

I know I saw this...and I know I enjoyed it...but I don't remember a thing about it…

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By Mark C (1,395) on 09 Jun 2008

Do not see this movie save yourself (and 2 hours of your life)…

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Review of Palmetto (1998)

By Parakram Y (14) on 15 May 2008

As we set off on this journey it looked as though Woody's character was going to be smarter than he turned out to be…

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Review of Palmetto (1998)

By André Ø (645) on 11 May 2008

Review will be written when/if re-watched (Probability: Zero). First viewing: 26.09.1998…

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Review of Palmetto (1998)

By Michael R (2,154) on 25 Mar 2008

Not that bad, not that good. The script was overwritten with too many twists and turns…

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Review of Palmetto (1998)

By Lee M (4,001) on 17 Mar 2008

Sultry neo-noir that's lacking in substance…

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Review of Palmetto (1998)

By Clinton K (46) on 01 Mar 2008

It was a surprise for me . Was not expecting much from movie with the bad reviews. I loved Elisabeth Shue's bad gal…

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Review of Palmetto (1998)

By Stephen Hunter (927) for Washington Post (9,851) on 18 Feb 2008

Palmetto, directed by the German genius Schlondorff, who memorably brought The Tin Drum to the screen, somehow never quite finds the right…

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Review of Palmetto (1998)

By Ben G (949) on 11 Feb 2008

So remarkably forgettable, I forget completely what happens in it…

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