Sunshine State

Name: Sunshine State
Genre: Drama
Released: June 21, 2002
Duration: 141 min
Rating: 69
Cast: Angela Bassett, Edie Falco

2002

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Sony Pictures Classics | Release Date: June 21, 2002 | PG-13

Starring: Angela Bassett, Edie Falco

Summary: The story of two women attempting to reconcile with their families and the changing landscape of their small Florida town due to country club resort developers.

Director: John Sayles

Genre(s): Drama

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 141 min

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Stephen Holden

Creates a cinematic mosaic of American lives unprecedented in its range, balance, subtlety and even-handedness. Read full review

Roger Ebert

Sayles' film moves among a large population of characters with grace, humor and a forgiving irony. Read full review

New Times (L.A.) Luke Y. Thompson

Almost two and a half hours long, and mostly consists of calm conversations. But don't be deterred, or you'll miss out on a study of character, class and changing times that puts Robert Altman's stodgy "Gosford Park" to shame.

Keith Phipps

Unlike in similar past efforts, Sayles never finds a way to bring it all together. Individual moments of considerable impact alternate with stretches that go nowhere. Read full review

Rick Groen

These are valid ideas, but they don't always arise organically out of the script, and can seem clumsily expressed. Read full review

J. R. Jones

When Sayles has a compelling story line he's one of America's finest (Matewan, Lone Star), but when he doesn't he can be dull and unfocused. Filling out the latter category is this ensemble drama about piracy, both personal and economic, on an island off the coast of northern Florida. Read full review

Stephanie Zacharek

Sodden and glum, even in those moments where it's supposed to feel funny and light. It makes you feel trapped and flailing as the minutes tick by. If it encapsulates anything, it's the experience of drowning, not waving. Read full review

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FrankO.

Jan 15, 2006

Anoterh John Sayles masterpiece. This was the 2nd time I watched this movie and enjoyed this again. It is a great character study of a local community facing over development by greedy developers...great ensemble cast.

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PatC.

Apr 16, 2007

This is a movie of dialogue between characters of unrelenting attitude. All the literary devices are here, heavy on the soliloquoys and forced platitudes. It's more of an expose than a story with a plot. What emerges is an implicit rebuke of all those who labor to fill our minds with This is a movie of dialogue between characters of unrelenting attitude. All the literary devices are here, heavy on the soliloquoys and forced platitudes. It's more of an expose than a story with a plot. What emerges is an implicit rebuke of all those who labor to fill our minds with an endless stream of B.S. In the end, while not being satisfying, it is still interesting and definitely has its moments.… Expand

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