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From acclaimed writer/director John Sayles (Lone Star, Passion Fish) comes an unforgettable portrait of a richly diverse Florida town threatened by real estate developers. Edie Falco, Angela Bassett and Timothy Hutton lead a remarkable ensemble cast. A tidal wave of change is coming to Delrona Beach, Florida. Out-of-state developers have descended upon the sleepy coastal community with the promise of big bucks and bigger changes. Torn between honoring family obligations and the lure of quick cash, the locals greet the outsiders with a wildly mixed reception. Marly (Falco, TVs "The Sopranos") is eager to sell the family business and start her life over. As caretaker to her fathers motel and restaurant, shes grown resentful of missed opportunities, but finds a glimmer of hope in a tentative romance with a visiting landscape architect (Oscar winner Timothy Hutton). Desiree (Oscar nominee Angela Bassett) left two years ago to escape scandal and make a name for herself as an actr
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- Aspect Ratio : 1.85:1
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Language : English
- Product dimensions : 19.69 x 13.97 x 1.27 cm; 90.72 Grams
- Manufacturer reference : MFR043396079069#VG
- Subtitles: : English, French
- Language : English (Dolby Digital 5.0)
- ASIN : B00006L926
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: 45,128 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
- 34,523 in Movies (Movies & TV)
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I like the way that the movie simply tells the stories of the residents of Florida in this way.
Very talented director and actors. Brilliant.

it makes me want to get a ticket and fly off to Florida again


The movie is marred by Sayles's usual leftist preaching style. All of the corporation executives are evil, town officials are corrupt and rude, all of the blacks are good (two hold doctorates), and there are some strong and at times muddled statements about civil rights. Preaching aside, there is a melodramatic aspect to the film that may turn off some viewers. The golfer scenes with Alan King defy explanation, although they are mildly amusing.
Still, on the whole, this is a first-rate film that deserves a lot of attention. It gives one hope for modern films.

If you're a John Sayles fan, or a student of cinema, you'll watch and want your own copy. If you're a casual moviegoer, you'll need to take the phone off the hook and concentrate. In the end it's still a good movie.