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Summary Janice (Judy Greer) struggles with the fallout after her son murders three of his high school classmates.
Directed By: Michael Shannon
Written By: Brett Neveu
- 1 h 59 m
- 1 h 59 m
Eric Larue
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Summary Janice (Judy Greer) struggles with the fallout after her son murders three of his high school classmates.
Directed By: Michael Shannon
Written By: Brett Neveu
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 4 Critic Reviews
63
75% Positive
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
25% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Playwright and frequent Shannon collaborator Neveu adapted his own play for the screen, and Shannon’s sensitive direction makes Eric LaRue a haunting, standout film with a career-best performance from Greer.
Shannon and Neveu’s compassionate display of understanding different perspectives when it comes to something as tragic as a school shooting is simply beautiful storytelling.
Shannon’s first feature might begin to sag under the weight of this stilted dialogue and stunted duration, but there is still a lot to admire in Eric Larue. Those qualities are not necessarily all concentrated in Judy Greer, either. Even if the film moves in circles, at least it’s circling something honest and true about spirituality and society alike.
There are several interesting ideas and stories floating around Eric LaRue, but Shannon can’t seem to decide which ones to focus on. While there are some genuinely fantastic, inspired moments, they frustratingly never quite come together, leading to a baffling viewing experience. Hopefully, Greer will get another chance in the spotlight of a more worthy film.
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