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A Thief of Time (2003) Reviews

A Thief of Time (2003)
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This adaptation of Tony Hillerman's A Thief of Time keeps that book's original storyline. The protagonists Joe Leaphorn (Wes Studi) and Jim Chee (Adam Beach) are a pair of Navajo police officers whose beat is their reservation. They must investigate why some important historical artifacts have gone missing. This film was directed by Chris Eyre and produced by Robert Redford. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

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Starring:
Adam Beach, Wes Studi, (more)
Director(s):
Chris Eyre
Format(s):
DVD
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Average Ratings

(9 member reviews)  

Member Reviews

Lee B.

Not bad, now if only Blockbuster carried the first two movies in this series, maybe we would have some better hear say. This is movie 3 of a trilogy and seems to be the only one Blockbuster has. It's missing Skinwalkers and Coyote Waits.

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Kathy G.

Tony Hillerman writes some great stories set in the "Four Corners" with Navajos in law enforcement as his main characters. Very interesting crime fiction with the mix of Native American culture. I have not seen very many films with this good of quality of acting by Native Americans. Mr. Hillerman's knowledge perhaps makes for more natural characterizations and a more realistic contemporary NA story.

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John Reid P.

An adaptation shown for the PBS Mystery! series. Good TV fare, however it is weak as a "stand-alone" film. Acting is hammy, but that is a result of poor directing. If you were a TV watcher in the 90s you will have seen all the actors before in better roles. Chris Eyre is a wonderful director, but in this film he stumbles.

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BRONWYN D M.

The story wasn't too bad; sort of different subject than we probably used to. Annoying character - red headed archeologist, definately consistenly irritating and proved to be a big nothing. The woman park ranger or guide- way overacting. The other characters have been in many native theme movies and were fine. Peter Fonda - good to see him. I feel some actors ruined this movie. Otherwise the story was ok.

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Joyce A.

I always enjoyed these movies on PBS and I am glad that I can get them here. I loved Skinwalkers and Coyote Waits, where are they?

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DVORA M.

Wes Studi is a marvelous actor, and Adam Beach is a cutie. I don't know if this was ever a series, but it should have been. I'm going to look for more.

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JULES D.

Well done; a bit draggy in the middle.

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Warren S.

This film takes forever to develop. And that is only part of the problems that plague this movie. The acting seems forced, and the script takes us from plot to sub plots with the speed of a snail. And there are way to many sub plots as well. But what a brilliant idea for a plot..not a high view ransom. Or a casino take down, or even a big bank robbery. IT’S A BACK HOE THIEF and INDIAN CLAY POTS theft GANG....OOOOW don’t you just want to spend you time on this one. I promise you this is going to be the longest hour and a half you will ever spend. Now this film won some Sundance awards, but as we all are too familiar with these days, it doesn’t take much to win one now a day, and this movie is proof positive of that statement

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Dianne B.

Follows the book pretty well, but if you haven't read any of Hillerman's books, you will have trouble following the story.

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    Lee B.

    Not bad, now if only Blockbuster carried the first two movies in this series, maybe we would have some better hear say. This is movie 3 of a trilogy and seems to be the only one Blockbuster has. It's missing Skinwalkers and Coyote Waits.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Kathy G.

    Tony Hillerman writes some great stories set in the "Four Corners" with Navajos in law enforcement as his main characters. Very interesting crime fiction with the mix of Native American culture. I have not seen very many films with this good of quality of acting by Native Americans. Mr. Hillerman's knowledge perhaps makes for more natural characterizations and a more realistic contemporary NA story.

    Yes   |   No

     
    John Reid P.

    An adaptation shown for the PBS Mystery! series. Good TV fare, however it is weak as a "stand-alone" film. Acting is hammy, but that is a result of poor directing. If you were a TV watcher in the 90s you will have seen all the actors before in better roles. Chris Eyre is a wonderful director, but in this film he stumbles.

    Yes   |   No

     
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