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The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (2005)

The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (2005)
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Veteran screen star Tommy Lee Jones makes his directorial debut with the fractured tale of murder and injustice on the U.S.-Mexico border scripted by Amores Perros and 21 Grams screenwriter Guillermo Arriaga. Mike Norton (Barry Pepper) is a fresh-faced Border Patrol officer in Cibolo County, TX, whose dedication to his new job leaves his lonely wife, Lou Ann (January Jones), with little to do but spend her days at the local diner, where she strikes up a friendship with waitress Rachel (Melissa Leo). Despite her own status as a married woman, Rachel is unfulfilled in her marriage and is intimately involved with both rugged rancher Pete Perkins (Tommy Lee Jones) and local sheriff Belmont (Dwight Yoakam). Soon after Pete hires Mexican illegal Melquiades Estrada (Julio César Cedillo) as a ranch hand, the growing bond between the pair is suddenly shattered when, in a moment of panic on a routine patrol, Mike hastily guns down the innocent Melquaides. When an enraged Pete learns that Mike has unceremoniously buried the illegal immigrant in an unmarked desert grave and local authorities opt to overlook the case, he kidnaps the crooked lawman and sets out to ensure that justice is served with or without the involvement of the local police force. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Tommy Lee Jones, Barry Pepper, (more)
Director(s):
Tommy Lee Jones
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada

Veteran screen star Tommy Lee Jones makes his directorial debut with the fractured tale of murder and injustice on the U.S.-Mexico border scripted by Amores Perros and 21 Grams screenwriter Guillermo Arriaga. Mike Norton (Barry Pepper) is a fresh-faced Border Patrol officer in Cibolo County, TX, whose dedication to his new job leaves his lonely wife, Lou Ann (January Jones), with little to do but spend her days at the local diner, where she strikes up a friendship with waitress Rachel (Melissa Leo). Despite her own status as a married woman, Rachel is unfulfilled in her marriage and is intimately involved with both rugged rancher Pete Perkins (Tommy Lee Jones) and local sheriff Belmont (Dwight Yoakam). Soon after Pete hires Mexican illegal Melquiades Estrada (Julio César Cedillo) as a ranch hand, the growing bond between the pair is suddenly shattered when, in a moment of panic on a routine patrol, Mike hastily guns down the innocent Melquaides. When an enraged Pete learns that Mike has unceremoniously buried the illegal immigrant in an unmarked desert grave and local authorities opt to overlook the case, he kidnaps the crooked lawman and sets out to ensure that justice is served with or without the involvement of the local police force. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
121 mins

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Director(s):
Tommy Lee Jones
Writer(s):
Guillermo Arriaga
Producer(s):
Tommy Lee Jones, Pierre-Ange Le Pogam, Michael Fitzgerald
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Profanity, Sexual Situations, Violence)
Categories:
Westerns
The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada Awards:
  • 2005 - Cannes Film Festival - Best Actor
  • 2005 - Cannes Film Festival - Best Screenplay
  • 2005 - Dallas/Fort Worth Film Critics Association - Top Ten Film
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    George L.

    I rented this based on a recomendation from a friend who enjoys westerns, I thanked him the day after I saw the film. The film was not hard at all for me to follow, my 17 year old son watched it with me and he understood it just fine. Tommy Lee Jones did a great job with creating an atmosphere of realistic characters, both through direction and the casting of actors. Dwight Yoakam is perfect for the role he plays and so is Barry Pepper. It's a different movie I'll hand you that, some dark comedic moments thrown in, but very entertaining. Good storyline of friendship and dedication. As for as the sex and violence, I really didn't see an unusual amount, I mean it is an R rated movie! This is a movie I will sit down and watch again one day.

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    JIM M.

    Always really like Tommy Lee Jones....this was a bit weird but definitely not predictable. We had to finish watching to see what would happen. I would have liked a little more at the end... but probably this was the best way to end this style of movie. Still really like Tommy Lee Jones. Also.... I really do not think it is appropriate for people writing these reviews to write ugly remarks about other reviewers....wish someone would put a stop to that sort of contamination.

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    James B.

    If you like Jessica Simpson and bubble gum, you won't like this movie. If you have character and can see many levels of life below the surface, this is one is a classic and should not be missed, especially by males. 5 stars.

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