Review of The Sunset Limited (2011) by Remi L — 15 Feb 2011
Excellent film. I haven't been this mentally stimulated since a documentary. "Limited" follows a born-again ex-con (Samuel L. Jackson) discussing religion and life with a suicidal atheist professor (Tommy Lee Jones).
The entire film is these two men in Jackson's apartment at a table, talking. It says a lot about a film and an actor's skill if you can keep the viewer's attention with just two actors, in one room, for over an hour.
And it felt actually like watching a play on film. Jones and Jackson were perfectly cast. They brought such personality to roles that could've easily come across as melodramatic if played by other actors.
But the conversation was the best part. Jackson's character regaled Jones' with stories of his past life in prison, Jones kept denying God's existence. It was like being a fly on a wall. And on top of that, you have Jackson's big and charming personality filling up the room.
I definitely recommend!
This review of The Sunset Limited (2011) was written by Remi L on 15 Feb 2011.
The Sunset Limited has generally received very positive reviews.
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