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Limbo, 1999

Starring: Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, David Strathairn

Directed by: John Sayles

Written by: John Sayles

Language: English

Country: USA

Runtime: 126 min

MPAA Rating:

Rating:7.0

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Limbo can be described as clever, contemplative, and atmospheric. The plot revolves around drug dealing, small town life, and social relations. The main genre is drama. In terms of style, Limbo features realism and is talky. In approach, it is serious and realistic. The storytelling is slow paced. Limbo is set, at least in part, on an island. It takes place in the 1990s. The movie has received attention for being an award winner and critically acclaimed.

Summary of Limbo

Set in Alaska, where the rugged lifestyle of fishermen and cannery workers is gradually giving way to tourism and museums, LIMBO features a colorful cast of characters--a fisherman who has lost his boat, lesbians who own a profitable Alaskan lodge, bar patrons reflecting on the transformation of the state into one huge theme park. The narrative soon focuses on an itinerant lounge singer (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio) who begins a romance with a local handyman (David Strathairn), much to the chagrin of her moody teenage daughter (Vanessa Martinez).

Continuing the narrative experiments of director John Sayles's previous films (LONE STAR, MEN WITH GUNS), LIMBO eventually takes a surprising turn, leading to a risky and controversial conclusion that critics either applaud or loathe. LIMBO is a story about telling stories, whether it be in the form of bar rants, Mastrantonio's surprisingly good singing, or the vivid diary found in an abandoned house. This unique film also looks at how people cope with tragedy and learn to take risks again.

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Language:	English
Country:	USA
Release date:	4 June 1999
Runtime:	126 min

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Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio

as Donna De Angelo

David Strathairn

as 'Jumpin' Joe Gastineau

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Limbo (1999)

David Strathairn as fisherman Joe Gastineau in Limbo (1999)

Vanessa Martinez as Noelle in Limbo (1999)

Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Vanessa Martinez and David Strathairn in Limbo (1999)

David Strathairn and Kris Kristofferson in Limbo (1999)

Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, David Strathairn and Vanessa Martinez in Limbo (1999)

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This beautifully told and finely crafted film is one of my favorites by master storyteller John Sayles. Many viewers are polarized in their opinion of Sayles' most unconventional choice in this film, but he made it deliberately and has bluntly... Read and rate it

23.March.2009
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by: Kymberli
Kymberli rated this movie0/10

Not bad at all

the beginning is a bit lame but it gets much better later. from a relationship drama it takes a turn into some kind of a suspense thriller movie. I liked that. but the ending is frustrating. Read and rate it

03.September.2008
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by: Noa
Noa rated this movie6/10Okay

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