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Paris, Texas (1983) Reviews

Paris, Texas (1983)
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Travis (Harry Dean Stanton) is wandering through the Texas desert, a bit shaky and in desperate need of water, when he stumbles into a bar and collapses. A German doctor of dubious credentials finds a phone number in Travis' wallet, which belongs to his brother, Walt (Dean Stockwell). Walt is shocked to hear about his brother's condition, since no one in the family has seen or heard from Travis in four years; Walt flies to Texas to bring him home, only to find Travis wandering by the side of the road, and they begin the long drive back to Los Angeles, where Walt lives with his wife, Anne (Aurore Clement), and Hunter (Hunter Carson), Travis' seven-year-old son. At first, Travis refuses to speak and is oddly distant, but in time he begins to talk again, and when he arrives in California, he begins the painful process of reacquainting himself with his son and trying to reconcile with his wife, Jane (Nastassia Kinski). ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Harry Dean Stanton, Nastassja Kinski, (more)
Director(s):
Wim Wenders
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
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(36 member reviews)  

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Kevin B.

The story was wonderfulI, I thought the insights from the kid were wise beyond his years. I really enjoyed the cinematography (the winding roads and beautiful hues), and the lazily played 12 string guitar in the background, added so much. The mood and tone of this film was perfect for my taste. I thought this movie was about the ability to try to understand what other people may be going through.

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Hal F.

A good, but slow, film with marvelous cinematography and well-developed characterizations. The contrasted similarities of Kinski and Clement, both yearning singular motherhood lost and found are a powerful element. Some of Stockwell and Stantons best work is here; both (and others) seem to respond well to Winders' direction. Hunter Carson as the son shows insight and character beyond his years. The Ry Cooder blues background is perfect, and led to partnering with Wenders on The Buena Vista Social Club, and hopefully, more to come.

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GUSTAVO J.

slow moving ,but good drama

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Kathleen O.

This is a character study and its slow. There are important details to discover but I don't want to wait that long to pay off. Cut a little of the random wandering and then the story won't lose focus and wander around randomly itself!

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John S.

no idea what the movie was going to be about when we popped into the machine... Wow! great cinematography, wonderful character development.... we were mesmerized by this film.... see other reviews for the "story"...it is not everyone's cup of tea

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Don and Debbie S.

Didn't make sense at first. Very slow moving. By the time you got to the end of it everything made sense then. But I guess that is the way all movies are supposed to be. Had a hard time holding my attention.

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Charles F.

Ever watched paint dry? Then you have a feel for the pace of the storyline here, at least I think there was supposed to be a storyline. Beautifully photographed, but crippled by an obtuse and ultimately meaningless script, this film was one I had waited to see for a long time. Disappointment, heartburn, irritation, and mind-numbing-ness are words that come to the fore when I think of the evening I wasted with this film. The talents of Harry Dean Stanton were squandered on this film that started out lost in the desert and ended up nowhere. Take this one off of your must-see list.

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Kallie M.

Worst movie ever. Obviously some frenchman's pet project to get his wife in a movie. So slow, no point, not believable. Sad. Wasted two hours.

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Eric H.

Review 183: riding on acting alone or just an absent director, the scenes just don't matter and there's not enough substance in the characters actions for anyone to care about the story.

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Debby S.

IT WAS OK HAVE SEEN BETTER

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Kevin B.

The story was wonderfulI, I thought the insights from the kid were wise beyond his years. I really enjoyed the cinematography (the winding roads and beautiful hues), and the lazily played 12 string guitar in the background, added so much. The mood and tone of this film was perfect for my taste. I thought this movie was about the ability to try to understand what other people may be going through.

Yes   |   No

 
Hal F.

A good, but slow, film with marvelous cinematography and well-developed characterizations. The contrasted similarities of Kinski and Clement, both yearning singular motherhood lost and found are a powerful element. Some of Stockwell and Stantons best work is here; both (and others) seem to respond well to Winders' direction. Hunter Carson as the son shows insight and character beyond his years. The Ry Cooder blues background is perfect, and led to partnering with Wenders on The Buena Vista Social Club, and hopefully, more to come.

Yes   |   No

 
GUSTAVO J.

slow moving ,but good drama

Yes   |   No

 
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