Synopsis
To save his soul he must save hers.
A God-fearing bluesman takes to a wild young woman who, as a victim of childhood sexual abuse, is looking everywhere for love, but never quite finding it.
2006 Directed by Craig Brewer
A God-fearing bluesman takes to a wild young woman who, as a victim of childhood sexual abuse, is looking everywhere for love, but never quite finding it.
Christina Ricci Samuel L. Jackson Justin Timberlake S. Epatha Merkerson John Cothran David Banner Michael Raymond-James Adriane Lenox Kim Richards Neimus K. Williams Leonard L. Thomas Ruby Wilson Claude Phillips Amy Lavere Clare Grant Jeff Pope Charles 'Skip' Pitts Willie Hall John Malloy T.C. Sharpe John Still Jared Hopkins Tosh Newman Cody Block Benjamin Rednour Carnell Pepper David Chapman Jo Lynne Palmer John Pickles Show All…
Dane A. Davis David E. Fluhr Kevin E. Carpenter Beth Sterner Monique Reymond Greg Hedgepath Gabriel Guy Mark Larry Frank Smathers Bobbi Banks Carey Milbradt Andy Black
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So if you wanna quit on me, I understand. But please don't.
I understand the controversy surrounding this film, yet I still ended up loving it. Does that make me a bad feminist? Whatever. Honestly, for the premise of the story, I was expecting far worse. I have a great appreciation for Christina Ricci and Samuel L. Jackson's acting, which was my main motivator for finally watching it. I cannot say the same about Justin Timberlake though. As someone with a very complicated relationship with their own mother, the grocery store scene had quite the affect on me. Damn, girl.
Black Snake Moan is a controversial movie for several very good reasons. Exploitative? Yep, you betcha. The sexualized violence and the whole tone of the film had feminists up in arms, and even this fan of scantily-clad women had issues about what I watched on screen. Christina Ricci as a nymphomaniac may sound intriguing to most guys and if handled in the right way may have given us more than just some ill-advised nudity and a sleazy and uncomfortable watch. Don't get me wrong, this film isn't without its merits. Samuel L Jackson gives one of his most intense and memorable turns as a religious former blues guitarist who attempts to help a young woman he finds by the side…
A southern, gothic drama, with blues music, heat and religion showing through the whole film, this was a suprisingly deep film. I thought this was going to be a cheap, dirty disturbing exploitation film as Christina ricci character spends some of the film tied to the radiator with chains by samuel l jacksons character but this was more dramatic, emotional, personal and explored religion, blues music, sex, family, hope, survival, loss,love, passion and friendship. Samuel l Jackson is on fire, his characters determined, driven and intense, he's also a great musician.
Love seeing Samuel l Jackson shout and be passionate. Christina ricci also shows bravery and range playing a nymphomaniac who manages to infuse the character with meaning and make me care for her.
The two leads relationship builds from something disturbing into friendship and understanding. This film was suprisong and strangely compelling and watchable. Loved the setting of the sunny deep south and the blues soundtrack.
…and God told Laz, “chain that crazy white bitch up for her own mother fuckin’ good.” ⛓
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Brewer must be a pretty big fan of The Graduate as Black Snake Moan’s ending borrows heavily from the last moments of Nichols’s classic.
So that begs the question…which couple has the best shot at lasting and living “happily ever after?”
Benjamin and Elaine or Rae and Ronnie?
Black Snake Moan is soaked in sweat, caked in dirt, and features a Samuel L. Jackson performance where he’s so in the pocket, it’s impossible to imagine anyone else being able to bring Lazarus to life so vividly. Brewer’s film is a blues song brought to life, filtered through the influence of Russ Meyer, and gets better with every viewing.
Deep down and dirty in the sweaty south, this movie is a religion-laden tale about a lost girl and her saviour, and is carried by phenomenal acting of both leads. Ricci is just perfect in her portrayel of a sexy, but vulnerable, mentally and physically abused young woman. And Jackson, yeah, he's Jackson. Good wine needs no bush.
The everpresent pains of life are displayed in the blues songs, seemingly flawlessly performed by Jackson. The scene with him and Ricci executing the titular song is mesmerizing and goes straight to the heart of the beholder. Other scenes don't reach that type of intensity, but there's always something slumbering in the background.
Although it drags a little near the end, the acting, the scenery and the unique story make this movie worth checking out.
Interesting characters. Rather dark themes. An excellent performance from SLJ. A very memorable one from Ms. Ricci as well.
I don't think this is a great film, but it's definitely worth watching at least once.
This is a masterpiece 👌
This is cinema 🎥
We must protect Samuel L. Jackson at all costs!
The brilliant motherfucker is a international treasure.
Christina Ricci and Samuel L Jackson are pretty great in this according to me. It must have been a real bonding session between the two of them whilst filming. Bet they're good pals now.