Sunshine State

  • 2002


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80 % Certified Fresh
$ 3 Million
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Positive Reviews 31
Negative reviews 5
Average Rating 3.6/5
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1.5
The goats regularly recur, with one clothed in an incongruous purple tunic thats funny every time.)
2.8
He hoists pints with the locals, absorbs the socioeconomics of the place, and out comes a script strutted with issues of class and race, jammed with i .. EW
4.4
Because we are so familiar with the conventional approach to a story like this, it takes time to catch on that Sayles is not repeating the old progres .. Rogerebert
5.0
How does one go about acknowledging and reconciling the past without being blinded by its tragedy
2.5
Sayles assembles a big cast and creates a mosaic of interweaving characters and story lines. San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
But the performances are strong, with the characters benefiting from Sayles customary wit and understanding.
4.5
As he has done previously, he explores in deeply engaging and imaginative ways the important art of making connections and the need to live out of our .. Spirituality And Practice
4.8
A truly inspired film about America, whose continuing story is an adventure in social and capitalistic Darwinism. Sover
3.8
Unsentimental, non glamorized, and unclouded by the usual overlay of rose colored nostalgia, this is a raw but rewarding motion picture. ReelViews
4.4
Sunshine State is a movie that both feels and thinks.Its a must see. Combust Ible Celluloid
2.5
...Sayles repeats his formula in a faded Florida beach town with distinctly lesser returns
2.5
But thats just a springboard for a virtually non stop barrage of jokes and gags mostly inspired by other teen flicks. Reel Film Reviews
3.5
Not all of the stories work and the ones that do are thin and scattered, but the film works well enough to make it worth watching. Lariat
4.0
The drama is light and the comedy is dark; Sayles tone is insightful but not maudlin, and the humor is natural and not slapsticky. Eric Ds Nider
5.0
Instead, Sayles gives each character, even a troubled young pyromaniac, a sense of human decency that makes his movie a thing of wisdom and beauty. News Review
3.3
Although lack of tempo and/or action isnt necessarily a death warrant for a film of this genre and style, the slow and methodical pace does prevent it .. Screen It
2.5
Nor does this well intentioned film quite find its momentum. Erica Abeel Film Journal International ..
4.4
As expected, Sayles smart wordplay and clever plot contrivances are as sharp as ever, though they may be overshadowed by some strong performances. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.0
Sunshine State resembles Sayles sketchbook more than his finished work, and we might hope that something more polished might spring from it. Toronto Star
2.5
Unfortunately, the yarn lacked the visual magic of Secret and the narrative momentum of Lone Star. Emanuellevy
2.5
Leave it to John Sayles to take on developers, the Chamber of Commerce, tourism, historical pageants, and commercialism all in the same movie . . . wi .. Reel Talk Reviews
2.5
The assembled talents and the cinematic prowess of Sayles keeps the film more or less engaging while its playing, but the holes start to open up on re ..
4.0
An extensive piece of film making, both in terms of length and detail, Sunshine State defies all that is commercial in order to tell its own story, re .. Bbc
3.5
As in its not something that was intended to be adopted and practiced by adults. Mr Brown Movies
3.5
The Curse of La Llorona cast members Raymond Cruz, Patricia Velasquez and Linda Cardellini, along with director Michael Chaves, share some personal La .. Calendar Live
2.5
It can make for a compelling character piece or it can bore you to tears. Hollywood
3.8
And although its often uneven and rambling, its sum conveys an unusual richness and satisfaction. Seattle Pi
3.1
Go and admire the craft of Americas foremost independent filmmaker.But Sunshine State wont please all audiences. Movie Habit
3.8
Some of it rises to very good; some of it is downright aggravating. Varia Gate
3.5
For example, whenever I go to the bank, the teller requires my passport or driver licenses.I have never felt unhappy about such a request. Kansas City
1.5
John Sayles has crafted a bleak, not so happy view of what many parts of the sunshine state are really like as developers snap up and exploit what has .. Movie Crypt
3.0
But who wants to complain abut an American movie that has too much on its mind News Week
4.0
He makes it seem as if the film is setting its own leisurely pace as it meanders through the lives of its characters. Rediff
3.8
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4.5
Sunshine State certainly ranks as one of the directors richest, most satisfying films. IGN Movies
4.4
One of the most original American productions this year, youll find yourself remembering this refreshing visit to a Sunshine State. Nitrate Online
4.0
Thanks to John Sayles, audiences can rely on a director who understands time and place like no other. If Altman werent so fried hes make Sunshine Stat .. Films Nobs
4.5
Sayles writing is so good, and so convincing, he makes the experience more like reading a complex and well researched novel than watching a movie. Looking Closer
1.5
All this is admirable. I just wish Sayles would also put a little movie into the movie. The Nation
1.5
The shrillness of more political films is gone, leaving a clear set of opinions but a more even handed feel. Gost Dog
4.5
The dialogue is sharp and insightful, the cast is superb, the performances are rock solid, the story is provocative and multilayered.
3.5
I was sorry when I learned that Michaels, the well known childrens hair cutting salon at Madison Avenue and 90th Street, went out of business recently .. Ny Observer
1.5
Indian Trail Sun Valley QB Sam Howell, nearing several N.C. passing records, says hes a much better quarterback than a year ago when he led the Sparta .. Charlotte
4.5
Exquisitely acted and masterfully if preciously interwoven... addresses in a fascinating, intelligent manner the intermingling of race, politics and l .. Entertainment Today



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