I have very much enjoyed every Sayles movie I have seen and I am generally very fond of Altman-like ensemble movies (Nashville, Short Cuts, etc.) so I was certainly expecting to enjoy Sunshine State.
I found myself, however, slightly disappointed. Edie Falco's central performance as a motel manager disillusioned with just about every aspect of her life was brilliant and, in my opinion, Oscar-worthy. On the other hand, I found Angela Basset's equally pivotal role very disappointing and her acting poor. Neither they nor the generally excellent supporting cast were helped by dialogue which may have read well but did not sound at all convincing when spoken.
I found myself, however, slightly disappointed. Edie Falco's central performance as a motel manager disillusioned with just about every aspect of her life was brilliant and, in my opinion, Oscar-worthy. On the other hand, I found Angela Basset's equally pivotal role very disappointing and her acting poor. Neither they nor the generally excellent supporting cast were helped by dialogue which may have read well but did not sound at all convincing when spoken.