Plagued with grief over the murder of her daughter, Valerie Somers suspects that her husband John is cheating on her. When Valerie disappears, Detective Leon Zat attempts to solve the mystery of her absence. A complex web of love, sex and deceit emerges -- drawing in four related couples whose various partners are distrustful and suspicious about each other's involvement.
Solving the mystery of the dead body would be enough for most Hollywood movies. In Lantana, it's merely a device to launch us into more rewarding explorations.
– Eric Harrison,
Houston Chronicle,
25 Jan 2002
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The emotional experience of "Lantana" is heightened by its marvelous ensemble cast, all of whom etch a character in relatively brief screen time.
– Moira MacDonald,
Seattle Times,
25 Jan 2002
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A perceptive, powerfully acted psychodrama.
– Rita Kempley,
Washington Post,
3 Feb 2002
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Lawrence cast well and gets terrific performances all the way up and down the line.
– Roger Moore,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar 2002
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A meditation on fidelity in marriage where the suspense and surprises stem from who has -- or hasn't -- been betraying each other and how.