If you have a friend who labels all methodical films as boring, "Lantana" might be the perfect indoctrination to non-Hollywood fare. Misdirection is key to a good whodunnit. Director Ray Lawrence(working from Andrew Bovell's script) prompts us to figure out the killer's identity but it's always secondary to our affection for the characters. This is a very nice film.

Lantana is a gripping and beautifully shot experience.

Beautifully acted and scripted.

Just excellent.

One of the year's 5 best! Everything is perfect! So touching and powerful! A

Well acted - Great story - Superb Cinematography Chilling Score - and Mr Rush! What more do you need???

The film of the year. That it wasn't considered for Canne is a travisty. Brilliant performances, notably Kerry Armsrtong, and brilliant writing make this an intelligent, subtle piece of cinema.

Dazzling and intriguing throughout--masterful filmmaking.

Dreary melodrama. The characters are about as interesting as cardboard.

Simply superb in virtually all phases: acting, scene orchestration, directing,, etc. captivating throughout, unpretentious, with unusual depth & perception in evidence. thought provoking.

Tedious, pretentious.

Twisty and involving. Some of the relationships seem a little too convenient, but it's well-acted across the board.