
Variety
Franco offers up a competently acted, technically adequate Cliff Notes take on Faulkner's narratively refracted tale of dirt-poor Mississippi folk in mourning.
Full reviewJames Franco writes, directs and stars in this adaptation of William Faulkner’s classic 1930 novel about the death of a mother, and her family’s quest to honour her wish to be buried in the town of Jefferson. Franco plays the lead son Darl, co-starring with Logan Marshall-Green (Prometheus), Tim Blake Nelson (Lincoln) and Danny McBride (Pineapple Express).
Franco offers up a competently acted, technically adequate Cliff Notes take on Faulkner's narratively refracted tale of dirt-poor Mississippi folk in mourning.
Full reviewThe past may never be done with us, but Lord, do we wish Franco was done with our literary heritage.
Full reviewConveys some of Faulkner's themes, and the details of the Bundren family story, with clarity and concision.
Full reviewFranco can chalk up a qualified but distinct success, and another chapter in what is becoming a very notable career.
Full reviewFranco doesn't answer the elemental question posed by any literary adaptation: Why does this movie exist?
Full reviewA startlingly effective adaptation of William Faulkner's challenging novel by James Franco.
Full reviewAs I Lay Dying is available to stream in Australia now on Google Play and Apple TV.
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