Lone
Star (1996),
Director: John Sayles, rated R for violence,
language
John Sayles invites you to return to the scene of the
crime.
 Starring: Chris
Cooper, Kris Kristofferson, Matthew McConaughey, Ron Canada,
Elizabeth Peña, Joe Morton
DML Rating:
★★★★★★★★★★
- perfect
"I remember Charlie Wade
came to my father's hardware store once...
The man winked at me.
I peed my pants." – Ben Wetzel
Why watch this? This Texas
mystery centers on a cold-case murder and secret
relationships.
Plot Summary:
Sheriff Sam Deeds is notified to investigate the discovery of
skeletal remains in a Texas border town. The bones belong to a
notoriously corrupt sheriff who mysteriously disappeared decades
earlier. As Sam delves into the past, he uncovers long-buried
secrets involving his own legendary father, the town's former
sheriff, Buddy Deeds.
Dad's Preview:
I didn't expect to like this film, back in the 90's. I was not a
huge fan of either McConaughey or Kristofferson, but man, they both
won me over with these great performances. That said, the rock of this south
Texas crime drama is Chris Cooper. He's calm and quiet, yet complex.
The tale follows several seemingly unrelated stories,
working through old mysteries being revisited due to new information. It all leads to a
rewarding revelation. This is fine film-making by director John
Sayles. The plot layers, and outstanding scene segues, give this
masterpiece a richness. Then there is Kristofferson, as Sheriff
Charlie Wade - he leaves quit an impression.

Castle Rock Ent.,
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