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A series of mistakes leads to a deadly collision between two criminals and a drug kingpin in Arkansas.
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Arkansas has an appealing low-key charm, but this character-driven neo-noir is too diffuse and derivative to leave much of an impression.

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Edward Porter The Times (UK) The dialogue is hard-boiled and the cast includes reliable tough talkers: John Malkovich, Vince Vaughn and Michael K Williams. Aug 22, 2022 Full Review David Hughes Empire Magazine Feeling like a relic from the wave of '90s crime ensembles that followed in Tarantino's wake, Arkansas not only squanders some good talent, it's a tragic waste of a fine book. Rated: 2/5 Jul 14, 2020 Full Review Ellen E Jones Guardian As a collection of smart-mouthed southern ne'er-do-wells, Arkansas amuses, but as a showcase for colourful 70s menswear, it excels. Rated: 3/5 Jul 10, 2020 Full Review M.N. Miller Ready Steady Cut Clarke Duke’s directorial debut is a southern crime saga that practically drips with a style all its own. Rated: 3.5/5 Aug 28, 2022 Full Review Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies That balance between a Southern black comedy and a gritty crime thriller is one of the most impressive things about Clark Duke’s entertaining debut. Rated: 4/5 Aug 19, 2022 Full Review Alix Turner Filmotomy Arkansas is a blend of affectionate, easy going and satisfying - not something I expected to write regarding a film focusing on American drug-runners. Rated: 3.5/5 Feb 9, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Faith B I enjoyed this. Found it by accident, and now I have a new comfort watch. I like the performances, especially Liam Hemsworth whose delivery sounds like an homage to Tommy Lee Jones. It looks good, the dialogue is good, and the story moves forward in satisfying and surprising waves. Great soundtrack. All in all, a good little movie to chill with. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/23/25 Full Review Ian S An average version of the quirky crime genre, with some phoned in performances and weak writing. About half as good as any Justified episode. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 07/13/25 Full Review Tom M Contains some witty dialogue, eccentric characters and a bit of gory violence. A cut price Coen Bros. or Tarantino lite. Enjoyable for the most part. Doesn't always add up, but worth a look. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/27/25 Full Review Audience Member Ok, this is almost collection worthy but just isn't gonna make the cut. It's not awful. and Vaughn and Malkovich are always fun to watch but the story is kind of convoluted and the story simply isn't that interesting. It peels off in a kind of cause and effect manner and doesn't get into the motivations or emotions of its characters. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/04/25 Full Review bob c Vince Vaughn good, story ok, badly edited, Hemsworth can’t act other than look groomed good, muddled. Malkovich retired years prior. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 01/30/25 Full Review Michael R Good directorial debut. Solid acting all around. Decent crime thriller plot. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/04/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Clark Duke

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Liam Hemsworth

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Vince Vaughn

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John Malkovich

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Michael Kenneth Williams

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Clark Duke

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Movie Info

Synopsis A series of mistakes leads to a deadly collision between two criminals and a drug kingpin in Arkansas.
Director
Clark Duke
Producer
Clark Duke, Patrick Hibler, Martin Sprock, Jeff Rice
Screenwriter
Andrew Boonkrong
Production Co
Don Kee Productions, Jeff Rice Films, StoryBoard Media, Buffalo 8 Productions
Rating
R (Language Throughout|Drug Material|Brief Nudity|Violence)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 5, 2020
Runtime
1h 55m
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