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Critic Matt Zoller Seitz
rated 8

...the film equivalent of a familiar, not too special song that's been brilliantly re-arranged and performed. 

Read full review at Roger Ebert
Critic Barbara Shulgasser-Parker
rated 6

...expert direction by Melanie Laurent guides us to see a man whose conscience and heart have long been buried.

Read full review at Common Sense Media
Critic David Ehrlich
rated 6

The movie thrives in the hazy distance that it creates between its leads...

Read full review at Indie Wire
Critic Mike D'Angelo
rated 6

...urgent crime drama from Nic Pizzolatto’s Galveston.

Read full review at The A.V. Club

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Galveston is a pulse-pounding thriller that follows the story of Roy Cady, a ruthless hitman diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. After a violent encounter, Roy takes Rocky, a young sex worker, hostage and flees to his hometown of Galveston, Texas. As they evade danger at every turn, Roy plots his revenge against his former boss who set him up for a fall. But when Rocky reveals her dark past and true identity, Roy's plans are thrown into chaos and their bond is put to the test like never before." This movie description highlights Galveston's gritty and intense atmosphere, giving a sense of Roy and Rocky's dangerous adventure on the run. It also teases the intriguing mystery surrounding Rocky's past and the twists and turns that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Overall this movie description gives a compelling overview of Galveston's pulse-pounding action, intriguing characters, and dark themes. It also provides a brief cast list and mentions Anniston & Tinsley Price as Young Tiffany which suggests that the movie will feature a talented ensemble cast.

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Galveston was released in theaters on October 19, 2018.