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Paris, Texas (1984)

Rate: 5
Viewed: 2/06

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2/06: Paris, Texas is a film that injects a somber mood into the paradox of a man's search for his missing wife while reconnecting with relatives.

While all of that is fine by me, I've been mainly ticked off by the running length and the director's decision to be pointlessly abstract. It's the fatal flaw in terms of trying to attract an audience. As a result, hardly anyone showed up at the theatre.

The message is often unclear and obscure. Eventually, I gave up trying to figure it out. The acting ranges from fair to good, and I like the cinematography.

All in all, Paris, Texas is akin to an emperor having no clothes on.