Lantana Critic Reviews
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Astonishingly well acted film, so much so that it seems unfair to single out any of the performances. Mr. Lawrence's camera sense is as sure and unobtrusive as his feel for acting. The movie just seems to happen, to grow out of the ground like a thorny plant, revealing the intricate intelligence of its design only in hindsight.Read the full review
Stuns with writing, acting, direction.Read the full review
A wonderfully acted, acutely observed psychological drama.Read the full review
It's one of the best surprises of the holiday season.Read the full review
Perceptive, powerfully acted psychodrama.Read the full review
A remarkably thoughtful drama, Lantana makes it clear not only how hard to come by any emotional comfort is in this life, but more important, why we can't give up on the struggle.Read the full review
The acting is top-notch, and LaPaglia, who makes the cop's torment palpable, gives the performance of his career.Read the full review
Has a refreshingly keen ability to see everything from multiple angles.Read the full review
Haunting, powerfully acted, penetratingly written, it's about people coming home -- and not coming home -- to their marriages.Read the full review
This description no doubt makes the film seem like some kind of gimmicky puzzle. What's surprising is how easy it is to follow the plot, and how the coincidences don't get in the way.Read the full review
