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That Evening Sun

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That Evening Sun reviews
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Movie Info

Genre(s): Drama

Written by: Scott Teems

Directed by: Scott Teems

Release Date:
Theatrical: November 6, 2009

Running Time: 110 minutes, Color

Origin: USA

Summary

RATING: PG-13 for brief strong language, some violence, sexual content and thematic elements

Starring Hal Holbrook, Ray McKinnon, Walton Goggins, Mia Waskikowska, Carrie Preston, Barry Corbin, and Dixie Carter

Abner Meecham flees a nursing facility and returns to his Tennessee farm, only to discover his son has leased his farm to his old foe, Lonzo Choat. The two men end up in a grudge match, claiming their right to the land. (Freestyle Releasing)

What The Critics Said

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100

Los Angeles Times Gary Goldstein

It's hard to believe, but Hal Holbrook, one of the stage and screen's enduring talents, has never had the solo lead in a feature film. That has been duly rectified with the actor's achingly memorable star performance in the superb That Evening Sun.

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90

Film Threat Scott Knopf

Halbrook absolutely nails the lead role of Mr. Abner Meecham, the headstrong farmer whose lips can’t form the words “give up.”

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90

Variety Joe Leydon

Deliberately paced, richly atmospheric drama also boasts first-rate work by a splendid supporting cast and impressive production values.

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80

The Hollywood Reporter Frank Scheck

A moving if too-leisurely paced effort that benefits immeasurably from the superb performance by its 84-year-old star.

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75

Entertainment Weekly Owen Gleiberman

Holbrook makes Abner a shining-eyed, noble crank.

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75

New York Post Lou Lumenick

There are a lot of grace notes in That Evening Sun, including Barry Corbin's hilarious work as Abner's neighbor, a vivid sense of landscape and a visually arresting climax.

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70

The New York Times Stephen Holden

Hal Holbrook strips the stereotype of the grumpy old man of sentimental shtick and cutesy old-codger mannerisms.

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70

Village Voice Chuck Wilson

More than once, the director inserts a gooey flashback to a tender moment between the farmer and his late wife (Dixie Carter) that not only extends an already overlong movie, but also fatally undercuts the artful rigor of its leading man.

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40

Time Out New York Stephen Garrett

The grizzled veteran actor, naturally, elevates the material like a pro, yet the entire exercise feels thin and reedy, trading in geriatric sentiment instead of hard-forged emotion.

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40

New York Daily News Joe Neumaier

Director Scott Teems' film is as quiet as untilled soil -- not always a good thing -- but Holbrook has a handle on where to dig.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this movie is 9.0 (out of 10) based on 1 User Votes

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