The Sunset Limited: Season 1
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Feb 12, 2011
  • Season #: 1
User Score
8.0 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 24
  3. Negative: 2 out of 24

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  1. Falling_Hammer
    Dec 6, 2012
    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!
  2. MonopolyBag
    Apr 6, 2011
    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.
  3. Tubie
    Feb 17, 2011
    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.
  4. TVJerry
    Feb 15, 2011
    10
    I watched the first half only. Both men give strong performances, but when the dialogue became more and more about philosophy/religion, I didn't like where it was going and gave up.

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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
  1. Salon
    Reviewed by: Matt Zoller Seitz
    Feb 14, 2011
    40
    Everyone involved with this production obviously meant well--this TV movie doesn't have a cruel or ignorant moment--but good intentions aren't enough.
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  2. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Mary McNamara
    Feb 14, 2011
    70
    "Thought-provoking" is an overused term in criticism, and one that can camouflage many sins. But here, for better and worse, is the real deal.
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  3. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Linda Stasi
    Feb 14, 2011
    50
    Granted, the acting in this two-man play is brilliant, but the film itself is strictly for master thespians on the loose--and people who are desperate to get into restaurants that won't take their reservations.
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