The State of Texas vs. Melissa
FilmRise | Release Date (Streaming): October 20, 2020 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
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Generally favorable reviews based on 4 Critic Reviews
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2
Mixed:
2
Negative:
0
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80
Film ThreatLorry KiktaApr 17, 2021
Director Sabrina Van Tassel does an excellent job of drawing in the audience to the labyrinthian case of Melissa Lucio. Read full review
78
Austin ChronicleSarah MarloffApr 17, 2021
It’s the commonality of Lucio’s story and case that makes Van Tassel’s documentary more impactful. Read full review
58
The Film StageJohn FinkApr 17, 2021
The film problematically never quite commits to being one thing: bouncing around the investigation, being work of advocacy, and a study of family violence. In doing so, it lacks the kind of emotional impact and outrage it ought to have. Read full review
50
The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeApr 17, 2021
The doc pads out its assertions of malfeasance with personal scenes that fall flat, never giving much insight into its subject's personality or deepening the sympathy we may have started off with for the children she left behind. Read full review
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