Tex

Director Tim Hunter constructs an intimate drama that relies on the palpable chemistry between young actors Matt Dillon and Jim Metzler. The film explores the fragility of adolescence, where maturity is forced by circumstance rather than choice, using the landscapes of the American South as a metaphor for internal isolation.

What lingers after the credits is a straightforward, unsentimental tale of brotherhood that resonates with a quiet, enduring melancholy. — MovieFinder Editorial