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- 2001
- R
- Lions Gate Films
- 2 h 1 m
- 2001
- R
- Lions Gate Films
- 2 h 1 m
Summary This ensemble mystery set in Australia examines the stories of four married couples, each touched by the discovery of a murdered woman.
Directed By: Ray Lawrence
Written By: Andrew Bovell
- 2001
- R
- Lions Gate Films
- 2 h 1 m
- 2001
- R
- Lions Gate Films
- 2 h 1 m
Lantana
8.0
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Summary This ensemble mystery set in Australia examines the stories of four married couples, each touched by the discovery of a murdered woman.
Directed By: Ray Lawrence
Written By: Andrew Bovell
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Universal acclaim
Based on 29 Critic Reviews
84
93% Positive
27 Reviews
27 Reviews
3% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
3% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Universal acclaim
Based on 29 Critic Reviews
84
93% Positive
27 Reviews
27 Reviews
3% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
3% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Astonishingly well acted film, so much so that it seems unfair to single out any of the performances. Mr. Lawrence's camera sense is as sure and unobtrusive as his feel for acting. The movie just seems to happen, to grow out of the ground like a thorny plant, revealing the intricate intelligence of its design only in hindsight.
Voluptuous dance about love, pain and the whole damn thing.
Lawrence's style, naturally lit and roughly realistic, matches the writing. Lantana sometimes has the air of a routine police procedural, sometimes the quality of a dour film noir. But this movie, so alert to mischance and dreams that don't quite work out as they should, has a good soul, a heart yearning for decency.
More intent on engaging the heart as it explores the mysteries contained within - mysteries that, as Lawrence and his spot-on cast demonstrate, are far more compelling than simple murder.
While the movie is well acted and creative, its story and style are too self-consciously clever to build a high degree of emotional power.
For the briefest of moments, someone not paying attention might mistake Lantana for a mystery. -- Lantana is actually an examination of human interaction.
The scenario eventually becomes so coincidence-choked that the filmmakers have no choice but to play it for mild snickers.
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Awards
Australian Film Institute
• 8 Wins & 14 Nominations
Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards
• 5 Wins & 13 Nominations
IF Awards
• 6 Wins & 9 Nominations
