Review of Shotgun Stories (2007) by Arran B — 13 Jul 2008

A subdued, but nonetheless, deeply engaging tale of small town American conflict. This film deserves to be seen if only for Michael Shannon's subtle performance for which he is ideally cast.

This review of Shotgun Stories (2007) was written by Arran B on 13 Jul 2008.

Shotgun Stories has generally received positive reviews.

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