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Tex (1982)

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Tex represented the first film adaption of a novel by "teen angst" specialist S. E. Hinton. Matt Dillon stars as Tex McCormick, an Oklahoma farm boy who drifts into bad company and a dangerous lifestyle after his mother dies and his father deserts him. His older brother Mason (Jim Metzler) struggles to keep his sibling on the straight and narrow, but he too has a cross to bear: his crippling lack of self-worth. Surprisingly, the film was produced by the Disney company, which heretofore had

PG, 1 hr. 43 min.

Drama, Kids & Family

Directed By: Tim Hunter

In Theaters: Nov 19, 1982 Wide

On DVD: Nov 16, 1999

Cast

Matt Dillon
Tex McCormick
Jim Metzler
Mason McCormick
Meg Tilly
Jamie Collins
Bill McKinney
Pop McCormick
Frances Lee McCain
Mrs. Johnson
Ben Johnson
Cole Collins
Emilio Estevez
Johnny Collins
Phil Brock
Lem Peters
Mark Arnott
Kelly
Sheryl Briedel
Lisa
Suzanne Costallos
Fortune Teller
Jeff Fleury
Roger
S.E. Hinton
Mrs. Barnes
Zeljko Ivanek
Hitchhiker
Ric Krause
Ride Operator
Pamela Ludwig
Connie
Marilyn Redfield
Ms. Carlson
Tom Virtue
Bob Collins
Charles Haas
Lee
Scott Smith
Jack Thibeau
Coach Jackson
Jill Clark
Marcie
Robin Winters
Girl on Bike

Critic Reviews for Tex

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Writers Charlie Haas and Tim Hunter (latter making his directing debut) seem intent on incorporating every conceivable adolescent and adult trauma into their script.

March 26, 2009 Full Review Source: Variety

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Variety Staff

Variety

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There is a shock of recognition almost from the beginning of Tex, because we're listening to the sound of American voices in an authentically American world.

October 23, 2004 Full Review Source: Chicago Sun-Times

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

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This is a film that accomplishes everything that it attempts, and does so expertly. On its own terms, it is a success through and through.

August 30, 2004 Full Review Source: New York Times

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Janet Maslin

New York Times

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A very frank and gritty story about two brothers.

December 28, 2010 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Dillon, though occasionally annoying, turns in a decent performance, as do Jim Metzler as his brother and Meg Tilly as his girlfriend.

August 20, 2010 Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide

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TV Guide's Movie Guide

A stirring, memorable early performance by Dillon

May 6, 2005 Comment

Clint Morris

Moviehole

Tex explores the stressful relationship between two brothers living without adult supervision.

February 4, 2004 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality and Practice

Like Hinton's novels, Hunter has directed a compassionate and astute depiction about growing up.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Apollo Guide

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Elspeth Haughton

Apollo Guide

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Matt Dillon has never been more subtly expressive and transparent, and maybe only funnier in Singles; Jim Meltzer is actually funny here as a straight man; there is some great camerawork and lighting. S.E. Hinton seems to be dealing with more Judy-Blume type issues here, so the movie works like a neorealist afterschool special.

June 20, 2011