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Tex (1982)
Rate:
10
Viewed:
12/12, 12/19
12/12:
Tex is the first S.E. Hinton picture made.
The other two, The Outsiders and Rumble Fish, are
disappointing on the whole although there are occasional moments of excellence. I haven't seen the fourth yet. But Tex is
the true winner and is so good that it should be regarded as the most definitive S.E. Hinton film. There's a great confluence
of energy among the cast, letting the chemistry flourish.
Although Matt Dillon was adorable and cute in The Outsiders, he's even more so here. In fact,
it's one of the best performances of his career. Pair him up with Meg Tilly, and the results can't be any better. Shot on
location in Tulsa, Oklahoma, it's a simple picture of growing up and facing life challenges. Matt Dillon's personality and
antics shine through; hence, it's easy to root for his character although he's dumb.
All in all, Matt Dillon is perfect in Tex.
12/19:
Tex is among the top three films of Matt Dillon's career.
When the two high school girls saw Tex at the mall and walked away, one of them said, "God, he is so cute." It's true.
At age 18, there's no question Matt Dillon was one of the best-looking young actors in Hollywood history. More
importantly, he could act. It was all too easy for him.
Matt Dillon is the only one to have appeared in the first three S.E. Hinton films, and Tex is, by far, the best of them.
It's a realistic coming-of-age story which takes place in Oklahoma, and revelations come quickly for Tex that life
isn't as simple as it seems.
What a great cast. The chemisty is 100% genuine. Kudos to Jim Metzler, Meg Tilly, Emilio Estevez (in his debut role), Phil
Brock, Bill McKinney, and Ben Johnson for turning in solid performances. They all make Tex a fun, fast-paced movie.
All in all, Matt Dillon is a wonderful talent.