The Sunset Limited: Season 1

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HBO | Season Premiere Date: February 12, 2011

Summary: Samuel L. Jackson is an ex-con named Black who stops professor White (Tommy Lee Jones) from jumping in front of a train to commit suicide. They end up having a conversation about life and death in this adaptation of the Cormac McCarthy play.

Genre(s): Drama

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David Wiegand

Feb 10, 2011

Well, subject matter doesn't get more profound than life and death, but, thanks to McCarthy's writing and the two veteran actors, we're completely drawn into the discussion, so much so that we're taken by surprise as McCarthy careful injects another possible interpretation of the play's set-up. Read full review

Verne Gay

Feb 10, 2011

Grim, but a chance to see two magnificent actors at the peak of their powers. Read full review

Christian Blauvelt

Feb 10, 2011

Tommy Lee Jones masterfully directs Cormac McCarthy's ferocious two-man play. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Feb 10, 2011

The exercise isn't entirely successful, but still proves eminently watchable, indeed almost hypnotic--something only HBO, frankly, would likely bring to the screen in such cerebral, uncompromising form. Read full review

Mary McNamara

Feb 14, 2011

"Thought-provoking" is an overused term in criticism, and one that can camouflage many sins. But here, for better and worse, is the real deal. Read full review

Linda Stasi

Feb 14, 2011

Granted, the acting in this two-man play is brilliant, but the film itself is strictly for master thespians on the loose--and people who are desperate to get into restaurants that won't take their reservations. Read full review

Tim Goodman

Feb 10, 2011

All the early signs were right--this is an exercise in verbal gymnastics and no matter how famous the two leads are, it's difficult to embrace their characters, because they have that air of stagey self-importance, as if the goal was to be viewed from seats in the distance, not welcomed into your living room. Read full review

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TVJerry

Feb 15, 2011

I watched the first half only. Both men give strong performances, but when the dialogue became more and more about philosophy/religion, I didn't like where it was going and gave up.

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Tubie

Feb 17, 2011

It's amazing how this film is always engaging and that is thanks to the strong performances by both Tommy Lee Jones and Samuel L. Jackson. Regardless of what you believe in this film is a real treat for people on either side of this argument.

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Falling_Hammer

Dec 6, 2012

I don't know how to explain this movie but to say that it is a perfect piece of art. Brilliant acting, brilliant theme, brilliant dialogs. All in all a brilliant and deep movie that will definitely amaze you (unless you are an action/special effects junkie). A must watch!

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MonopolyBag

Apr 6, 2011

I like this film a lot. It takes place in one apartment the whole movie, but the acting is great, and I got sucked into the movie. I like the quotes and arguments thrown around from both parties in the film. I would recommend this film to anyone who can watch a serious film without action.

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Angel1711

Sep 15, 2013

This is definitely and unarguably brilliant act.
I love both actors, that's exactly why I grabbed it, despite the indifference expressed by sales assistant when I asked for his opinion. And I was not wrong when just began watching, throughout the whole act I couldn't care less if they everThis is definitely and unarguably brilliant act.
I love both actors, that's exactly why I grabbed it, despite the indifference expressed by sales assistant when I asked for his opinion. And I was not wrong when just began watching, throughout the whole act I couldn't care less if they ever get of this apartment, it really didn't appear to be of any significance, surprisingly. I listened to every ward, at times rewinding, looking for answers. This is the kind of conversation you get everyday, only this time I thought it would be something new, but alas, the white is unconquerable. The reason I left one star is because of the ending, I really was hoping for an answer, for a miracle, but it turned out no different to any other argument regarding this issue.
All in all it is interesting to watch, great acting, amazing performance, but in essence nothing new, and a pretty heavy ending.… Expand

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Season 1

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  Air Date: February 12, 2011
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