Sling Blade (1996)
A southern gothic tale about a man named Karl, who's just been released from an asylum - some 25 years after he committed a gruesome crime. He returns to the southern town of his youth, where his quiet, gentle manner and simple charm land him a job and lead him to an unlikely friendship with a young boy and his widowed mother.
Cast and Information
Directed By: Billy Bob Thornton
Written By: Billy Bob Thornton
Starring: Robert Duvall, Billy Bob Thornton, Jim Jarmusch, John Ritter, J.T. Walsh, Dwight Yoakam, Lucas Black, Brent Briscoe, James Hampton, Natalie Canerday, Rick Dial
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
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Kojiless | 94 97th |
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Life is like a box of sling blades. You never know what you're gonna cut. Throats mostly, I reckon.
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frederic_g54 | 9 90th |
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Sling Blade is at best a moody character study, directed with fine subtlety by Thornton; Ranks easily among classics like Cool Hand Luke or Five Easy Pieces, and shows you just how much an actor can become quite the wiz, behind the camera aswell. Whether it's the mesmerizing music or powerful acting, I could tell almost every scene had been granted the utmost consideration. One of those films that sticks with you after you've seen it. Recommended!
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Pickpocket | 6 55th |
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Nothing too special, not really that bad either. I've seen Billy Bob in too many movies to not notice this was an act but I give him props for pulling it off, it could've easily been really laughable. Gotta love that Jim Jarmusch cameo. His part was actually bigger than Robert Duvall's now that I think about it.
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doctor7 | 86 86th |
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I absolutely love the long takes. The conversations flow perfectly. Thornton's direction completely captures his character. It's simple without distraction. Great film.
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fudgieb | 95 89th |
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I became a Billy Bob believer with this film. It is wondrous and memorable. I'll never forget it, even though I don't know if I can put myself through it again.
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TripleSH | 84 77th |
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Going into this film, you only remember all the spoofs of it and wonder how it is you'll possibly take it seriously, but Thornton's performance is extremely good and the story is as ccompelling as it is morally complex.
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BBBD | 95 94th |
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This movie is sad as hell. I don't think I could bear to watch it again. That's what makes for a really good movie - when it actually moves you emotionally.
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TheDiceman | 80 95th |
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Brilliant film.
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coffee | 88 90th |
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Perfect acting, splendid scenario... I reckon..
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TedDedon | 80 60th |
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Interesting movie that is written and directed by Billy Bob Thornton, an actor that otherwise doesn't really have a lot of artistic credibility. It's surprising how well done this film really is.
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BillyShears | 75 65th |
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Dwight Yoakam took it on the chin like a maaaaaaaaan. The moment Dwight shows up you'll go "You're soooooooooo dead" and mmmmmhmmm shouldn't a done that he just a boy poor lil feller
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omgfridge | 8 80th |
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Nothing about "Sling Blade" seemed to be done half-arsed. Billy Bob Thornton did it all and went all out with his gripping performance. Fulfilling ending to a well told story.
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billkerwin | 87 75th |
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A fine low-budget character study. Good direction by Thornton, and fine performances by everyone, especially Ritter and Yoakum.
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Cinema_Asia | 75 71st |
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It's alright but doesn't break any new territory and seems a bit cynically engineered to tug at critic and award committee heartstrings. This was basically the last big award winning entry into the retarded guy drama genre before they became completely cliche. Billy Bob is good in this and it's not surprising to see why his career went sky high after this.
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CMonster | 84 77th |
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Pretty damn good. Thornton gave a great performance and unlike most movies with kids, this kid didn't suck...well not to much anyways. The only other movie I can think of off the top of my head that had the same person write, direct, and star in is The Room with Tommy Wiseau, so aparently Thronton is more talented than him.
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Leonardis | 95 85th |
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believe it or not, Sling Blade has great performances, Thorton's especially, and the film is a bit predictable, but that's no reason why not to watch it
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Paxton | 80 87th |
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I can't so much as drink a damn glass of water around a midget or a piece of antique furniture.
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| Average Percentile 66.92% from 2810 Ratings |  |