In the course of eluding the Texas Rangers led by Red Garnett (Clint Eastwood), escaped convict Butch (Kevin Costner) takes a young boy hostage leading him on an adventure he will never forget. Intelligent and thought provoking, A PERFECT WORLD is a fascinating look at the relationships between generations and the accidental turns that can change lives forever.

"Amazing and unforgettable. One of the best American films in years! Masterfully directed by Clint Eastwood. Kevin Costner’s finest performance."

—Dennis Cunningham, CBS-TV

"Gripping! Eastwood keeps the action raucous, the humor sharp. It’s Costner’s scrappiest performance since BULL DURHAM. Clint and Kevin do themselves proud."

—Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE

"Eastwood and Costner are in prime form. An ambitious, nicely spun–out, two–handed drama."

—Richard Corliss, TIME

"A brilliant, skillful collaboration. Costner gives the most challenging performance of his career. Powerful, potent, extraordinary. An irresistible ‘10.’"

—Susan Granger, CRN & AMERICAN MOVIE CLASSICS

"A great movie! Masterfully directed and immensely powerful. Kevin Costner's performance is a revelation. Excellent!"

—Joanna Langfield, THE MOVIE MINUTE

"It grabs you and never lets go. Kevin Costner's performance is the best and most perfect of his career—a masterpiece of acting. Don't miss this riveting film."

—Jules Peimer, WNWK RADIO

"Another major achievement from Clint Eastwood. A masterful performance from Kevin Costner."

—Pat Collins, WWOR–TV

"Two thumbs up!"

—SISKEL & EBERT

"Majestic, profoundly moving."

—Janet Maslin, THE NEW YORK TIMES

"What a fine film! Costner is excellent. Eastwood is a great director."

—Joel Siegel, GOOD MORNING AMERICA/ABC–TV

"Brilliant directing by Eastwood. A revelatory performance by Kevin Costner—surely the best thing he's ever done."

—John Anderson, NEWSDAY

"A PERFECT WORLD is a film any director alive might be proud to sign."

—Roger Ebert, CHICAGO SUN–TIMES

"Truly extraordinary. This is a movie that will endure."

—Dave Kehr, N.Y. DAILY NEWS

"Gripping and gritty. A PERFECT WORLD stands tall."

—Jay Carr, BOSTON GLOBE