
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... (Full plot summary below)
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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.
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| RTÉ (Ireland)Paddy KehoeTomato 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. |
| Sunday Independent (Ireland)Hilary A WhiteFriel, 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. |
| Film Ireland MagazineCathy ButlerThe 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. |
| Screen InternationalFionnuala HalliganA film that's like a lost and wandering tourist, in need of a map, and, ultimately, a fast exit. |