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One of the great masterpieces of modern cinema

Despite Alvarez's good work with his actors, the oil of Sedaris's satirical characters and water of Alvarez's indie sensibilities refuse to mix.

There's a sense that some of the humour which must have been present around these strong personalities is missing.

Sadly the main story... is pretty dull, uninspired stuff

The film's real trouble stems from the fact that Lynch just wasn't the right man for the job.

It is by turns sad and disturbing - with occasional bouts of highly dubious dark humour.

For sheer style, the film is electric. Demme is incapable of being boring and consistently comes up with surprises.

German director Wim Wenders allows Paris, Texas to unfurl with such assured calm that each delicate narrative revelation, no matter how trivial or terrible, seems a natural and almost obvious progression.

It can be a little preachy, even twee, at times, but that is a major part of its charm.

Not typical Grisham, it is closer to autobiography than fiction.