![]() A film that is hard to forget."Sling Blade" feels simple at first, like a benediction for the mistreated folk that Karl represents - but in fact the moral compass guiding it is complex. A stunning film that is quite unforgettable, Sling Blade has heart and charm due to the great performance of Thornton. Sling Blade is a near perfect piece of cinema, and is Billy Bob Thornton's finest hour as an actor. This is a well crafted film, and one of the best drama films of the 90's. This is an almost perfect film, and with performances that really stand out, Sling Blade has stood the test of time after all these years. With a brilliant cast, great story and great directing, Sling Blade is a must see for serious film fans. If you're in the mood for a stellar drama film, then give this film a look. Sling Blade boasts some powerful performances from its cast, and it's what makes this film stand out. ![]() The film is wonderful and manages to be a memorable film. I thought that the film is one of Thornton's greatest films, and he proves that he is able to take on a more serious role. This is a near perfect drama that is entertaining from start to finish. The films actors are wonderful, and Thornton's acting and directing are almost perfect. This is a brilliant film that has an engaging story. Thornton plays Karl Childers a retarded middle aged man who killed his mother and lover. This is a terrific film that should be seen. I thought that this was a compelling drama that was superbly well acted, and possessed a great story as well. Of all his films, this is the best film that I've seen Thornton star in. This is an excellent movie with a heartfelt story.īilly Bob Thornton's Sling Blade is a near perfect drama with an incredible cast. So I loved this movie, even if it is a little predictable. The comedic highlight would have to be when Doyle and his band return to the house from buying alcohol and they're discussing the band, music, lyrics, etc. It's not hilarious, it's only a few scenes here and there, but they were a welcome surprise. Another part of the movie I was surprised at was the amount of comedy that was actually in the film. I didn't feel horribly sad that Doyle was murdered, but did he deserve it? That's where the dilemma comes in. Did he deserved to be murdered? I don't know, it's a moral grey area. He is an absolute jerk to Frank though, and he definitely needed to be removed from the equation so Frank and his mother could live happily without having to worry that Doyle was going to go after them. I mean yea, he is a drunk and he yells a lot, but he was never physically abusive, outside of one shoving incident. But, at the same time, he really isn't as bad as you'd have thought. I must also make special mention of Dwight Yoakam's performance, I thought he was a top-notch asshole in this movie. That doesn't mean that the movie isn't compelling, because it's a movie that commands your attention from beginning to end. If you've watched more than 20 movies in your life then you'll know. I do think that you can pretty much, right from the beginning of the film, figure out how the film is gonna end. ![]() But, at first, when you meet Karl and he explains to the interviewer how he managed to find himself in that situation, the way this scene is set-up makes Karl sound horrifying. The fact that he did murder his mother and lover isn't really even in your mind once you get to know this man. He's not someone to be pitied or mocked, he's actually a very kind-hearted, gentle and insightful man. I thought the writing was excellent and while all characters are really well-written, it doesn't make Karl look like a muppet. The movie tells the story of Karl Childers, who's been in a mental institute for over 25 years for having murdered his wife and her lover, is released and the friendships he develops with a boy, his mother and pretty much everyone he meets, other than Doyle. And not for one second does this movie ever drag or feel like it's running for too long. I have the special edition director's cut, which means that the version I watched runs about 2 and 20-some odd minutes long. What can I say about this movie that hasn't been said in the last 17 years since it came out? First things first, I've owned this movie for years now and today was the first time watching. And the fact of the matter is that this transformation is simple as hell, sticking your jaw out and changing your voice. What's most impressive about this film is the fact that Billy Bob Thorton manages to look and sound like a completely different person.
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