Comments on: Blu-ray review: ‘Sling Blade’

By: Jim

Jim — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 23:19:40 +0000

That is a fantastic film. How Billy Bob Thornton transformed himself was awe-inspiring. I only remember one other film where an actor impressed me as much with a transformation of himself, and that was William Hurt in Kiss of the Spider Woman. I think Thornton even surpassed Hurt’s performance.

By: Ronn

Ronn — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:46:07 +0000

this is a great film i bought the special edition that came out a few years back and it was great. i might have to pick this up on blu-ray for the image upgrade.

By: James Frazier

James Frazier — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:34:16 +0000

Not certain, but perhaps with “Forrest Gump” fresh in people’s memories, handing the Oscar to another actor for a performance as mentally challenged wasn’t gonna happen. Come to think of it, this would have made a good addition to that monologue in “Tropic Thunder.”

I wish BBT would write and direct a new script. These days he seems to be hired to reprise his “Bad Santa” role over and over again, with him looking increasingly bored with each go.

By: cftoto

cftoto — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 03:48:46 +0000

On paper, Thornton’s Karl is Oscar catnip … how did he not win? It’s great in all the obvious ways – and the small moments, too. The soundtrack really struck me watching it again …

By: James Frazier

James Frazier — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:43:04 +0000

This is one of my absolute favorites. Touching, brilliantly acted, gentle yet compelling, funny and melancholy, underrated by not obtaining masterpiece status amongst mainstream critics. I hail from the South originally and I’m always astounded by how well Thornton nails the tone of the people and setting. Produces tears from me without fail.