The Sunset Limited: Season 1
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Feb 12, 2011
  • Season #: 1
Metascore
67 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
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  1. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: David Wiegand
    Feb 10, 2011
    100
    Well, subject matter doesn't get more profound than life and death, but, thanks to McCarthy's writing and the two veteran actors, we're completely drawn into the discussion, so much so that we're taken by surprise as McCarthy careful injects another possible interpretation of the play's set-up.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Christian Blauvelt
    Feb 10, 2011
    91
    Tommy Lee Jones masterfully directs Cormac McCarthy's ferocious two-man play.
  3. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Verne Gay
    Feb 10, 2011
    91
    Grim, but a chance to see two magnificent actors at the peak of their powers.
  4. USA Today
    Reviewed by: Robert Bianco
    Feb 10, 2011
    88
    There are times when the sheer force of Jones' personality undercuts his ability to be convincing as the voice of existential despair. But at the end, when he throws that force behind his final assault, his performance all makes sense. And it makes the final scenes, as Jackson's ebulliently portrayed confidence begins to crack, all the more shattering.

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User Score
8.0 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Tubie
    10
    It's amazing how this film is always engaging and that is thanks to the strong performances by both Tommy Lee Jones and Samuel L. Jackson. Regardless of what you believe in this film is a real treat for people on either side of this argument.… Full Review »
  2. MonopolyBag
    10
    I like this film a lot. It takes place in one apartment the whole movie, but the acting is great, and I got sucked into the movie. I like the quotes and arguments thrown around from both parties in the film. I would recommend this film to anyone who can watch a serious film without action.… Full Review »
  3. Falling_Hammer
    10
    I don't know how to explain this movie but to say that it is a perfect piece of art. Brilliant acting, brilliant theme, brilliant dialogs. All in all a brilliant and deep movie that will definitely amaze you (unless you are an action/special effects junkie). A must watch!… Full Review »
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