Bill Paxton, Billy Bob Thornton, Michael Beach

A dark and spare thriller about irresistible forces headed for a collision with an immovable object. The latter is the local sheriff in a small Arkansas town (Bill Paxton); the former are a trio of L....( read more  read more... )A. drug dealers (Billy Bob Thornton, Michael Beach, Cynda Williams), who, having committed a multiple murder, head for that tiny town on the lam to hide out with Williams's family. Directed by Carl Franklin from a script cowritten by Thornton, the film contrasts the converging parties: Paxton as the eager small-timer who resents getting the high hat from the FBI and aches to prove himself; Thornton as the explosive bad guy who looks like a pussycat next to the sadistic Beach. In the middle is the subtle, low-key performance by Williams, who has secrets neither side is aware of. Compelling and energy-charged, without taking a single obvious step. --Marshall Fine

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R, 106 min.

Directed by: Carl Franklin

Release Date: June 1, 1992

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DVD Release Date: March 9, 1999

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  • October 26, 2008
    As two psychotic murderers and their sexy bi-racial moll make their way across Texas towards Star City, Arkansas, the enthusiastic but inexperienced police chief (Bill Paxton) prepares eagerly for the arrival of the big-time crooks. Well-scripted and executed thriller/drama with...( read more) a twist on the stock character of the hick sheriff and a surprisingly emotional climax.
  • December 12, 2007
    Great story featuring Bill Paxton and Billy Bob Thornton. Highly Recommended for crime drama fans.
  • March 13, 2008
    Carl Franklin arrives on the film making scene with a loud BOOM.
  • November 20, 2007
    An incredibly intelligent and tense crime thriller with amazing performances and awesome characters. Another fantastic Paxton performance as the hick sheriff with a secret. Most films would just pass off this character as a dumb yokel local, but Franklin gives him more personal...( read more)ity than most lead characters in Hollywood dramas. A seriously amazing film.
    Also see review for Deep Cover.
  • August 3, 2009
    Not bad. Not as action packed as I thought it would be. But worth the watch.
  • July 1, 2009
    very good and suspenseful on-the-run tale.......
  • March 30, 2009
    Bill gets involved more than he knows. Bob is bad and they end up where they belong. The sheriff is a good guy.
  • February 3, 2009
    well umn just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a good movie 2 watch...its got a good cast of actors/actressess throughout this movie..i think that both billy bob thornton, michael beach, cynda williams are good as the bad guys throughout this movie...i think th...( read more)at both bill paxton n billy bob thornton play good parts throughout this movie,.i think that the director of this mystery/suspense/action/adventure movie had done a good job of directing this movie because you never know what 2 expect thorughout this movie n its a good movie 2 watch
  • December 7, 2008
    I revsited this film for the fist time in at least a decade and it is safe to say that it has stood the test of time admirably.

    Our trio of criminals are a really intriguing bunch. Billy Bob plays the hot headed red neck punk really well. Michael Beach does a terrific job play...( read more)ing Pluto with very few words. His body language and his actions tell you everything you need to know about the kind of guy he is. Cynda Wiliams puts in some very nice work as well. As for the good guys, Bill Paxton is such good value here. Underrated as per usual, the changes in his character as the story progresses are subtly handled and you become totally invested in this guy.

    The film's ace in the hole is the story itself, it is well plotted and Carl Franklin's direction allows the events that unfold to have a hefty impact. Overall, this is an absorbing drama which avoids the usual thriller cliches.
  • September 20, 2008
    A movie like Fargo, a good movie but predictable.

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