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James Franco writes, directs and stars in this adaptation of William Faulkner’s classic 1930 novel about the death of a...
James Franco writes, directs and stars in this adaptation of William Faulkner’s classic 1930 novel about the death of a mother, and her family’s quest to honour her wish to be buried in the town of Jefferson. Franco plays the lead son Darl, co-starring with Logan Marshall-Green (Prometheus), Tim Blake Nelson (Lincoln) and Danny McBride (Pineapple Express).
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38 %29 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
37 %3,650 reviewsAudience score rating
"Franco offers up a competently acted, technically adequate Cliff Notes take on Faulkner's narratively refracted tale of dirt-poor Mississippi folk in mourning."
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Variety
Variety"The past may never be done with us, but Lord, do we wish Franco was done with our literary heritage."
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Time Out
Time Out"Conveys some of Faulkner's themes, and the details of the Bundren family story, with clarity and concision."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"Franco can chalk up a qualified but distinct success, and another chapter in what is becoming a very notable career."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"Franco doesn't answer the elemental question posed by any literary adaptation: Why does this movie exist?"
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The Dissolve
The Dissolve"A startlingly effective adaptation of William Faulkner's challenging novel by James Franco."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood ReporterAs I Lay Dying | Details
- Rating
- R13, Violence, sex scenes and content that may disturb
- Runtime
- 110
- Genre
- Drama
- Country of origin
- USA
