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By Brian K (1,195) on 15 Aug 2007

Just entertaining to see this film again…

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By Henry C (60) on 09 Aug 2007

I don't know why I liked this movie so much, can be slow at times, but the night time scene with the rasta was awsome…

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By Jacksun L (1) on 05 Aug 2007

What an excellent movie. In the film critic way, but also in the Bill and Ted way…

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By John M (4,356) on 06 Jul 2007

Liked this and thought it had something interesting to say. Early starring role from the man who would be Miles Dyson from T2…

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By Seth F (118) on 28 Jun 2007

Despite the fucking hilarious goofy alien cops played by John Sayles and David Strathairn, and despite John Sayles being white, this is an…

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By Jezzy A (438) on 20 Jun 2007

Didn't know what to think when I first started it. Turned out to be a pleasant surprise. The bonus interview with John Sayles was funny…

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By Stephen N (181) on 15 Jun 2007

Definitely a period piece, and for many people, it cannot transcend decades…

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By Pete G (354) on 10 Jun 2007

Uuummm, very bizarre. I watched it with my mom, have any of you seen this?? It was made before I was born :)…

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By Dave Kehr (1,442) for Chicago Reader (7,190) on 03 Jun 2007

The two different ends require shifts in point of view that are beyond Sayles's talent as a visual storyteller, and the film does not cohere…

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By Ruby T (46) on 23 May 2007

Another cool 80's flick. I love this movie…

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By Unknown U (25) on 24 Jan 2007

A cult classic, and a MUST see for fans of interesting movies…

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By Geoff Andrew (550) for Time Out (7,510) on 23 Jun 2006

Central to the film's deft balancing act between shaggy dog humour and something just a little more serious is Morton's expressive performance…

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By Jonny B (421) on 26 Apr 2006

What's up with the Sayle's-hating? Does it make you peons mad that he's so good…

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By Bob Westal (59) for Film Threat (5,156) on 06 Dec 2005

It may not be the perfect John Sayles film, the perfect science fiction movie or the perfect film about black life --- but it manages to seamlessly…

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By Roger Ebert (5,190) for Chicago Sun-Times (7,580) on 22 Oct 2004

The movie finds countless opportunities for humorous scenes, most of them with a quiet little bite, a way of causing us to look at our society…

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By Rumsey Taylor (94) for Not Coming to a Theater Near You (268) on 30 Aug 2004

The principle character is an embellished creation, and serves to exaggerate peoples' intolerance - fundamentally, he is the most removed of…

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By Ken Hanke (2,234) for Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) (2,247) on 11 Feb 2004

Often fascinating, but somehow never truly involving…

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By Scott Weinberg (1,998) for eFilmCritic.com (5,125) on 24 Jul 2002

Sayles has done a pile of great films, and this is one of the best…

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By Rob Gonsalves (1,031) for eFilmCritic.com (5,125) on 06 May 2002

Joe Morton gives a great silent performance…

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By James O'ehley (345) for Sci-Fi Movie Page (492) on 06 May 2002

An excellent example of what can be achieved with a very small budget and a good screenplay…

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