Film Review – LeRoy, Texas

A movie like “LeRoy, Texas” isn’t going to win any awards for originality. Writer/director Shane Atkinson (making his feature-length helming debut) returns viewers to the south, meeting dim characters stuck in a series of misunderstandings and betrayals, and there’s a suitcase full of money that’s gone missing, and everybody is interested in claiming it. Add in a body count and some exaggerated personalities, and Atkinson is pouring his filmmaking foundation in Coen Brothers land. Plot-wise, there’s not a lot to get excited about here, as the writing winds through story turns and crazy encounters without much in the way of inspiration. What’s more appealing are performances, finding the cast providing just enough commitment to make this tale of crime and heartbreak snappy at times, with some meaningful moments of understanding. “LeRoy, Texas” isn’t a rocket ride of bad behavior, but Atkinson handles select moments with suspense and silliness, wisely counting on the actors to do something compelling with his endeavor. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com