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DVD Sling Blade - Director's Cut (Miramax Collector's Series)
Billy Bob Thornton wrote, directed, and starred in this mesmerizing drama with haunting overtones of To Kill a Mockingbird. Thornton plays a mentally retarded man who has spent 20 years in a psychiatric hospital for killing his mother and her lover. Released into the community from which he came, he befriends and protects a lonely boy regularly harassed and abused by his mom's boyfriend (a terrific performance by Dwight Yoakam). The story is ultimately about sacrifice, but Thornton certainly doesn't get twinkly about it. Some of the best material concerns the hero's no-big-deal efforts to integrate into a "normal" life: working, eating fast food, earning admiration for his handyman skills, and attaining a semblance of community among other damaged souls. John Ritter has a great part as a gay shopkeeper who tries to assuage his own loneliness by spilling his guts out to Thornton's uncomprehending character. --Tom Keogh
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A stunning film in every aspect
This is the type of rare film that will literally leave the viewer stunned upon a first viewing. With Sling Blade, Billy Bob Thornton unleashed one of the most powerful films and performances in the history of films. From beginning to end, this jaw dropping film will amaze, horrify, and mystify the viewer. Every emotion will be tapped and every one of your senses will be jolted. The best part of all, upon several viewings it may not stun you as it did the first time, but, it will never cease to amaze and entertain you. This is a high level, unique and extremely original film that deserved it's massive praise. Very few films are instant classics, but, this unusual masterpiece is a prime example for when that happens. I would strongly suggest for every true film lover to see this film. It is definately a "must see."
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This is a great movie. The reading of the "poem" is one of my favorite funny parts. There are too many great things about this movie to mention. I usually don't care for movies with heavy dialogue but this one really got me
BILLY BOBS BEST!
There's no doubt, this is Billy Bob Thortons best performance!
This is the first movie I ever saw him in. I thought he really
was mentally challenged, and his face really looked like that.
I didn't recognise him in his next movie, because I thought he
really looked the way he did in Sling Blade! Why this movie
didn't win many awards, is rediculous! The story, the acting,
and everything about this movie, make it a true classic film!
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