Palmetto

Palmetto (1998)

  • 38% of critics liked it
    (32 reviews)

  • 30% of users liked it
    (3,254 ratings)

When new evidence confirms that he was framed, reporter Harry Barber (Woody Harrelson) is released from prison after serving two years. He then goes on to demonstrate repeatedly that he is the dumbest, most masochistic noir hero since Adam ate the apple. His original plan, to leave Palmetto, is… More

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R, 1 hr. 52 min.
Directed By
Volker Schlöndorff
Written By
E. Max Frye
Genres
Mystery & Suspense, Drama
In Theaters
Jun 1, 1997 Wide
On DVD
Aug 4, 1998
Warner Home Video

Critic Reviews

  • Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com

    Shue, appearing uncomfortable and distracted and trying a bit too hard, comes off as more camp than vamp.

  • Phil Villarreal, Arizona Daily Star

    An unfairly bashed breath of fresh indie-style air.

  • Luke Y. Thompson, New Times

    Just an average neo-noir that's kinda fun to watch once on cable.

  • Fred Topel, About.com

    Decent twisty-turny thriller, but a lot of the twists don't make sense. Try to decipher it if you can.

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