 | Starring: Bill Paxton, Cynda Williams, Billy Bob Thornton, Michael Beach, Jim Metzler Director: Carl Franklin Format: Anamorphic Dubbed Letterboxed PAL Widescreen Released: 22 Jan 2001 RRP: Average Rating:  |
As soon as i got a DVD player, this was the first DVD i went out & brought. Having seen the film (from IRS Media) before i knew it was an essential purchase which would stand up to repeat viewing.
The Director's commentary is very listenable & provides insight into the production & thinking behind several key scenes. It is amazing to think this movie was made for only $2m US.
The shocking murder scene 5 minutes in, is controversal, & nearly made me switch off first time round, but on repeat viewing (and with Franklin's reasoning from the commentory) it becomes more an essential part of the story rather than just another gross-out/shock attempt.
Billy Bob Thornton's screenplay is superb, as is his acting (and that of his co-stars including Michael Beech & Bill Paxton), which helps us identify, if not quite like the charactor 'Ray'.
The haunting climax aided by a well used blues soundtrack is also worthy of specific recognition, but in short this movie will not disapoint any audience appreciating an intersting story.
Best watched while eating alfafa & black eyed peas on prime numbered days of any month begining with the letter 'J' or 'M'.
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