Tomato Red
When small town drifter Sammy Barlach drives into town on the search for his next cold beer and the bunch that'll have him, he gets a lot more than he bargained for. Food, lodging and the possibility of a better future thanks to redheaded Jamalee and her brother Jason who dream of hitting the big time. But breaks aren't easy to come by if you live in Venus Holler. Finding themselves powerless against the forces of corruption and prejudice, the hardest thing Sammy has to fight is the demons inside his own head.
17 November 1966, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
12 July 1976, Rochdale, Lancashire, England, UK
9 February 1970, Salford, Manchester, England, UK
14 February 1990, USA
8 September 1955, Hampstead, London, England, UK
13 December 1990, Trabuco Canyon, California, USA
13 December 1970, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
March 02, 2017
The cast are given the space to make the most of each scene, which they do ably. They are captured along the way by Piers McGrail's captivating cinematography, along with the vast and expansive scenery.
February 26, 2017
A film that's like a lost and wandering tourist, in need of a map, and, ultimately, a fast exit.
March 02, 2017
Tomato Red is a strong, engaging film in which Irish director Juanita Wilson manipulates the dramatic elements to engender a keen sense of pathos and despair.
February 24, 2017
Ultimately it's a case of all surface, no feeling.
March 02, 2017
The picture is not in the same class as the two previous Woodrell adaptations, but it has unmistakable personality.
March 06, 2017
Friel, the film's Southern-noir stylings and Wilson's stealthy composition, are the strong cards here. Its two central characters, however, could have done with a bit more narrative purchase for us to hold on to and get behind.
