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LaRoy, Texas Review (2023) — 73% Celluloid Score

Directed by Shane Atkinson · 2023 ·

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Answer Summary

LaRoy, Texas (2023) earns a 73% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (98%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (67%).

Quick Verdict

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

73%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

98% Critic Score
67% Audience
69 Metascore
★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3.4
6.5 IMDb /10
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Runtime
1h 55m
Cast
Steve Zahn , Dylan Baker , John Magaro , Megan Stevenson

Why this score?

  • Strong critic approval (98% positive).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (67%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (69/100).
  • Celluloid Score 73% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

Best for

  • Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

  • Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Is LaRoy, Texas worth watching?

Yes — LaRoy, Texas earns a 73% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Critics Consensus

Shane Atkinson wrings dark comedy out of mistaken identity, with John Magaro's hapless lead giving LaRoy, Texas the jittery energy of a small-town noir that keeps twisting the knife.

Celluloid Critics Consensus

Critics (98%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (67%).

What is LaRoy, Texas about?

Broke and depressed, Ray (John Magaro) is mistaken for a dangerous hitman and given an envelope of cash. Along with his P.I. friend Skip (Steve...

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