That Evening Sun
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings
- Summary: 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)
- Director: Scott Teems
- Genre(s): Drama
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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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80There is a predictability to the story, but that's OK. The acting is superb, Holbrook in particular, making That Evening Sun an understated pleasure.
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80A moving if too-leisurely paced effort that benefits immeasurably from the superb performance by its 84-year-old star.
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40Director 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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VanessaR9Wonderful, surprising film, on every level.
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