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Palmetto (1998)

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Average Rating: 5.6/10
Critic Reviews: 7
Fresh: 2 | Rotten: 5

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Average Rating: 2.8/5
User Ratings: 3,225

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When new evidence confirms that he was framed, reporter Harry Barber (Woody Harrelson) is released from prison after serving two years. He then goes on to demonstrate repeatedly that he is the dumbest, most masochistic noir hero since Adam ate the apple. His original plan, to leave Palmetto, is foiled when he runs into his girlfriend Nina (Gina Gershon), a successful sculptor who truly loves him. Unfortunately, he also runs into Rhea Malroux (Elisabeth Shue), a conniving femme fatale and wife of

R, 1 hr. 54 min.

Mystery & Suspense, Drama

E. Max Frye

Aug 4, 1998

Warner Home Video

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All Critics (53) | Top Critics (15) | Fresh (12) | Rotten (20) | DVD (3)

Shue, appearing uncomfortable and distracted and trying a bit too hard, comes off as more camp than vamp.

March 31, 2009 Full Review Source: TheMovieReport.com | Comment
TheMovieReport.com

An unfairly bashed breath of fresh indie-style air.

July 21, 2004 Comment
Arizona Daily Star

Just an average neo-noir that's kinda fun to watch once on cable.

June 17, 2004 Comment
New Times

Decent twisty-turny thriller, but a lot of the twists don't make sense. Try to decipher it if you can.

July 14, 2003 Comment
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Audience Reviews for Palmetto

A well made but totally predictable movie. I wasn't excited to see it but it was fun. Woody Harrelson is an ex-con who gets caught up in a phony kidnapping scheme where everything goes wrong. I didn't think Elisabeth Shue was all that great in it and Michael Rapport continues to amaze me with still getting work, but

August 9, 2008

The first time I watched it, didn't think much of it.....but watched it again and it was a good story....very sexy.

June 20, 2008
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