In terrific small-town crime dramedy "LaRoy Texas" put-upon John Magaro's distraught when aspiring private detective Steve Zahn tells him his wife Megan Stevenson's having an affair - but in then prepping to kill himself he's mistaken for cold hitman Dylan Baker, sparking a twisty little tale of murder, blackmail & double-cross that draws in an array of characters like Brad Leland, Brannon Cross, & Darcy Shean. If it sounds distinctly Coen Brothers-esque that's cos debut director / second-time writer Shane Atkinson is clearly inspired by them, and why not be? Performances are great, and the plot engaging. It may not be original, but this is a good film.
Review of LaRoy, Texas
LaRoy, Texas
(2023)
Terrific if unoriginal small-town crime dramedy in a Coen Brothers stylee
19 April 2024