1996 | R | 2h 15min | Drama, Mystery, Western
The great American Western may have faded in popularity over the past few decades, but there have been some standouts here and there. This small pool includes a broad range of films, from 1985’s crime-drama “Silverado,” to the phenomenal indie-Western “Corsicana,” which just recently debuted. “Lone Star” (1996) is one of these.
“Lone Star,” directed by John Sayles, a very different kind of Western. It meshes understated performances with gradual, slow-burn pacing, giving its fascinating and mysterious plot due time to build up to its ultimate crescendo. You won’t see any over-the-top gunfights or razzle dazzle. Sayles takes a much more subtle approach here, letting the story unfurl naturally….