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Overview

User Rating:
7.2/10   20,447 votes
Director:
Craig Brewer
Writer (WGA):
Craig Brewer (written by)
Release Date:
2 March 2007 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama | Music more
Tagline:
Everything is hotter down south. more
Plot:
A God-fearing bluesman (Jackson) takes to a wild young woman (Ricci) who, as a victim of childhood sexual abuse, looks everywhere for love, never quite finding it. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
1 nomination more
User Comments:
Everything is indeed hotter down South more

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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for strong sexual content, language, some violence and drug use.
Runtime:
116 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Black and White (archive footage) | Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital | DTS
Filming Locations:
Memphis, Tennessee, USA more
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The electric guitar that Lazarus plays is a Gibson ES-335. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Lazarus is entering the pharmacy he pulls a shirt over an obviously dirty tank underwear shirt with yellow staining at the front neckline. When he talks to the pharmacist moments later he's wearing the shirt, but his still-showing underwear shirt is pristine white. more
Quotes:
Gill: I thought you had some shorts on earlier.
Rae: I got others.
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Movie Connections:
Spoofed in "Saturday Night Live: Rainn Wilson/Arcade Fire (#32.14)" (2007) more
Soundtrack:
A Town With No Shame more

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106 out of 132 people found the following comment useful:-
Everything is indeed hotter down South, 2 March 2007
6/10
Author: (johnny_betts@hotmail.com) from http://www.themoviemark.com

I'll be honest with you; this is not the type of movie that I'm usually drawn to. All you have to do is watch the trailer and read the plot summary to figure out where you stand. But just to continue this honest streak, I have to admit that Jackson and Ricci are so good in their roles, that they were able to pull me into the story and keep a grip on my interest.

Combining a sweltering Southern setting, blood and guts blues riffs, and a little unexpected Bible imagery, Brewer has definitely given this film a style of its own and an atmosphere that's as effective as the actors in telling this strange little tale of love and redemption.

Though its aspirations run higher, there's no denying that the film has its moments of exploitation. Ricci's half-nakedness for 75% of the film is testament to that. Those of you with more delicate palates might experience a little discomfort watching this, and understandably so. It's raw. It's ugly. It's dirty. Even Brewer agrees that this isn't exactly for everybody.

And that's what makes this such an odd movie to pin down. On one hand, I don't think I'd ever have a need to see it again. But on the other, I'm kind of curious how my opinion might be affected via a second viewing. Did I really like it? Or did I merely appreciate the effort and success in Brewer's ability to tell his unusual story in his own unconventional way? It's definitely a film that inspires discussion ... and a wide variety of adjectives. Strange. Over-the-top. Interesting. Unique. Uncomfortable. Take your pick. All these things combine to make it the theatrical experience that it unashamedly is.

It feels like a gritty, twisted blues song come alive on screen. It's a character study, and if you have any hope of enjoying it then you must accept the fact that the film doesn't shy away from showcasing the underbelly of a very disturbed young woman and the path she's traveling.

No, it's not for everybody. But love it or hate it, I feel safe in saying you likely won't see anything else like it this year. Proceed at your own caution. Just remember, everything is indeed hotter down South.

THE GIST

Black Snake Moan is the type of film that makes you stop and examine your audience before deciding who to recommend it to. It features very solid acting, a great atmosphere, and a strangely different story. But it also gets a bit sick and twisted at times and has no problems doing so. Take my words to heart and then go with your instinct on this one.

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