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LaRoy, Texas

LaRoy, Texas

Crime · Comedy · Thriller · 2024

Broke and depressed, Ray is mistaken for a dangerous hitman and given an envelope of cash. Along with his P.I. friend Skip, he must escape the actual hitman to make it out of LaRoy alive.

Movie details

LaRoy, Texas

“It's important to finish things.”

2024 Crime · Comedy · Thriller 1h 50m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.8 / 10

Community rating

Broke and depressed, Ray is mistaken for a dangerous hitman and given an envelope of cash. Along with his P.I. friend Skip, he must escape the actual hitman to make it out of LaRoy alive.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over LaRoy, Texas?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Shane Atkinson

Written by

Shane Atkinson

John Magaro

John Magaro

Ray

Steve Zahn

Steve Zahn

Skip Roche

Galadriel Stineman

Galadriel Stineman

Angie

Matthew Del Negro

Matthew Del Negro

Junior

Bob Clendenin

Bob Clendenin

Ben Finney

Brad Leland

Brad Leland

Adam Ledoux

Dylan Baker

Dylan Baker

Harry

Court is in session

Put LaRoy, Texas on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Big-Idea Head

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.