Lantana
User Score
8.3 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 23
  3. Negative: 1 out of 23

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  1. R.Cundell
    Mar 29, 2002
    10
    A thoroughly absorbing story, storylines woven together effortlessly, very realistic and moving performances, it's my favorite movie of 2001.
  2. ChadS.
    Feb 20, 2002
    9
    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.
  3. JohnT.
    Apr 6, 2002
    9
    Lantana is a gripping and beautifully shot experience.
  4. Liz
    Sep 8, 2002
    9
    Beautifully acted and scripted.
  5. Slobodan
    Mar 30, 2005
    10
    Just excellent.
  6. MichaelF.
    Jan 19, 2002
    10
    One of the year's 5 best! Everything is perfect! So touching and powerful! A
  7. JohnM.
    Jan 5, 2002
    9
    Well acted - Great story - Superb Cinematography Chilling Score - and Mr Rush! What more do you need???
  8. BradH.
    Jan 7, 2002
    10
    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.
  9. RonG.
    Mar 20, 2002
    10
    Dazzling and intriguing throughout--masterful filmmaking.
  10. parker
    Feb 21, 2006
    10
    Simply superb in virtually all phases: acting, scene orchestration, directing,, etc. captivating throughout, unpretentious, with unusual depth & perception in evidence. thought provoking.
  11. Richard
    Jul 15, 2002
    9
    Twisty and involving. Some of the relationships seem a little too convenient, but it's well-acted across the board.

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Metascore
84 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 29 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 29
  3. Negative: 1 out of 29
  1. Rolling Stone
    Reviewed by: Peter Travers
    90
    The acting is top-notch, and LaPaglia, who makes the cop's torment palpable, gives the performance of his career.
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  2. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Jami Bernard
    75
    In addition to the strong script, the ensemble performances are topnotch, with no one hogging the limelight.
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  3. ReelViews
    Reviewed by: James Berardinelli
    75
    For the briefest of moments, someone not paying attention might mistake Lantana for a mystery. -- Lantana is actually an examination of human interaction.
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