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In the Electric Mist

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A detective (Tommy Lee Jones) encounters Confederate troops while looking for a serial killer.
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Leslie Felperin Variety The whole gumbo lacks real zing. Feb 12, 2009 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...a well-made, well-acted misfire... Rated: 2/4 Jan 14, 2023 Full Review Nikki Baughan Roll Credits Jones does as best he can with the material, but the soupy mix of unconvincing Southern accents, incoherent editing and the ghosts of confederate soldiers soon bring a sense of irritation that overwhelms even his solid performance. Rated: 2/5 Oct 29, 2019 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Despite its missteps, I thoroughly enjoyed the thriller. Rated: B Jun 5, 2017 Full Review Simon Foster sbs.com.au A good film from an accomplished director but one that is well down the list of his finest achievements. Aug 9, 2010 Full Review Craig Phillips GreenCine Tavernier captures the moody, misty Louisiana atmosphere and has a low-key, slow pace that fits the energy of the sticky South. Rated: 3.5/5 Jul 30, 2009 Full Review Read all reviews

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Mary S Excellent acting by Tommy Lee Jones. Depressing settings. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/25/24 Full Review Barbara W Looks like it good be a half decent film if only I could tell what they were saying. Their speech is incoherent especially the ones mumbling through facial hair. I wear hearing aids and there are no subtitles. My husband has excellent hearing and even he struggled to interpret what they were saying. Switched off in frustration about 20 minutes in. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/20/24 Full Review Andrew P Terrible writing, acting, storyline, and plot, otherwise just great, to be fair I could only watch it for about 30 minutes before turning it off so perhaps it got a lot better but I doubt it. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 12/01/23 Full Review Lisa G The acting and cast were good, but that's where it stops. The writing, plot, storyline, director ( not sure where to point the finger) leave much to be desired. Two storylines that never connect, truly disappointing. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 10/04/23 Full Review Jelisije J I enjoy Tommy Lee Jones, but this movie has multiple problems with its story, side characters, and its pacing. Very disappointed. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 07/05/23 Full Review Liam D A well acted mystery with a underrated score by Oscar Nominee Marco Beltrami (Dracula III: Legacy, The Emperor of Paris) Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/19/22 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A detective (Tommy Lee Jones) encounters Confederate troops while looking for a serial killer.
Director
Bertrand Tavernier
Producer
Frédéric Bourboulon, Michael Fitzgerald
Screenwriter
Jerzy Kromolowski, Mary Olson-Kromolowski
Production Co
TF1 International, Ithaca Pictures
Rating
R (Violence|Language|Brief Sexuality/Nudity)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 3, 2009
Runtime
1h 42m
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