As I Lay Dying
James 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).
- Director:
- James Franco ('The Broken Tower', 'Sal')
- Writer:
- James Franco
- Cast:
- James FrancoLogan Marshall-GreenDanny McBrideTim Blake NelsonAhna O'ReillyBeth GrantJim Parrack
Reviews & comments
Variety
pressFranco offers up a competently acted, technically adequate Cliff Notes take on Faulkner's narratively refracted tale of dirt-poor Mississippi folk in mourning.
Time Out
pressThe past may never be done with us, but Lord, do we wish Franco was done with our literary heritage.
The New York Times
pressConveys some of Faulkner's themes, and the details of the Bundren family story, with clarity and concision.
The Guardian
pressFranco can chalk up a qualified but distinct success, and another chapter in what is becoming a very notable career.
The Dissolve
pressFranco doesn't answer the elemental question posed by any literary adaptation: Why does this movie exist?
Hollywood Reporter
pressA startlingly effective adaptation of William Faulkner's challenging novel by James Franco.
Variety
pressFranco offers up a competently acted, technically adequate Cliff Notes take on Faulkner's narratively refracted tale of dirt-poor Mississippi folk in mourning.
Time Out
pressThe past may never be done with us, but Lord, do we wish Franco was done with our literary heritage.
The New York Times
pressConveys some of Faulkner's themes, and the details of the Bundren family story, with clarity and concision.
The Guardian
pressFranco can chalk up a qualified but distinct success, and another chapter in what is becoming a very notable career.
The Dissolve
pressFranco doesn't answer the elemental question posed by any literary adaptation: Why does this movie exist?
Hollywood Reporter
pressA startlingly effective adaptation of William Faulkner's challenging novel by James Franco.
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