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Palmetto (1998)

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Average Rating: 5.2/10
Reviews Counted: 32
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Average Rating: 5.6/10
Critic Reviews: 7
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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

Directed By: Volker Schl�ndorff

Written By: E. Max Frye

In Theaters: Jun 1, 1997 Wide

On DVD: Aug 4, 1998

Warner Home Video

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Cast

Woody Harrelson
Harry Barber
Elisabeth Shue
Rhea Malroux
Gina Gershon
Nina
Rolf Hoppe
Felix Malroux
Michael Rapaport
Donnelly
Chlo� Sevigny
Odette
Tom Wright
John Renick

Critic Reviews for Palmetto

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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

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Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

An unfairly bashed breath of fresh indie-style air.

July 21, 2004 Comment

Phil Villarreal

Arizona Daily Star

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

June 17, 2004 Comment

Luke Y. Thompson

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

Fred Topel

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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