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Morales and Armand Assante, the pic’s various strands never truly tie up, although a nifty final twist nearly conjures the illusion of clarity in hindsight. “Line” is touring at scattered Landmark theaters in a prepackaged Maya Entertainment roadshow; its stand-alone theatrical future seems dubious, but stars should ensure brisk ancillary business
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