I love Billy Bob's writing -- it's simple, fresh and brave because it doesn't go where 'all the others' do. Anyway, Blanchett amazes me with her diverse acting capabilities and this British beauty transforms into endearing, authentic poor southern woman just trying to get by and mind her own beezwax. Loved it... I saw "Frailty" the same day and liked "The Gift" much better, just to compare two suspenseful movies. Good job, mr. bob!