Alan King, Angela Bassett, Bill Cobbs
A comedy drama set in modern day Florida concerning two vibrant women who find themselves, after their big time dreams have not panned out, back in their small neighboring hometowns. Caught between th...( read more
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DVD Release Date: November 19, 2002
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Flixster Reviews (71)
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September 19, 2008A long movie - about two families in a Florida neighbourhood. The story includes a little of everything - family, greed, bias, expectations, suicide, fidelity, unplanned pregnancy, etc. etc. I enjoyed it - almost have to watch it again to recall all the stories.
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February 28, 2008The Sunshine State is an OK film, but a let down when the cast is considered. I wanted to see it because of Edie Falco especially, but it was a waste of her talent.
There was a point to it, but the whole film was belabored, it was drawn out, it's not something I'd run out and...( read more) -
December 9, 2007Edie Falco leads an impressive cast and John Sayles always gives you something to think about after the movie is over.
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Critic Reviews
July 12, 2002
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
July 11, 2002
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer
Rings true for the most part, and explores human nature -- leashed and unleashed -- in ways that resonate. full review
June 28, 2002
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
Writer-director John Sayles is too intelligent and too conscientious ever to make a frivolous movie. But he has made a lifeless one with Sunshine State. full review
June 20, 2002
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com
Sodden and glum, even in those moments where it's supposed to feel funny and light. full review
June 18, 2002
Nick Schager, Matinee Magazine
Sayles ... once again strands his superb performers in the same old story. full review
June 5, 2002
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
You can feel the heat that ignites this gripping tale, and the humor and humanity that root it in feeling. full review
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