Black Snake Moan 2007   R, 115 min.
Genre: Drama / Romance
Director: Craig Brewer
Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Christina Ricci, Justin Timberlake, S. Epatha Merkerson, John Cothran Jr., David Banner, Michael Raymond-James, Adriane Lenox, Kim Richards, Neimus K. Williams, Leonard L. Thomas, Ruby Wilson
Redemption and self worth are the themes of this story about former blues singer Lazarus Woods' (Samuel L. Jackson) efforts to heal 22-year-old nymphomaniac Rae (Christina Ricci) who had been beaten and left by a ditch near Lazarus' farm. Lazarus chains Rae to a radiator to prevent her wandering off in her delirious state and does cure Rae's physical ills. But he is not content with that and uses the Bible and old blues songs to renew her immortal soul as well. 2 User Reviews
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| | A great sleeper film! | Tranza01 03/30/2007 | | Very strong acting by all and a surprising resurface of Kim Richards. Samuel L Jackson and Christina Ricci had tremendous chemistry and their acting was superb. Kim Richards had a small supporting role which she nailed as Ricci's estranged mother. Another surprise was Justin Timberlake. He nailed his role as Ricci's love interest. Unfortunately I think this movie is going to be underrated nor will it get the press some of the current films are receiving. This movie is rated "R" and deals with some pretty strong situations and is not for children. Welcome back Kim and great job by all of the cast! |
| | too raw got 2 c movie | Anonymous 03/14/2007 | | |
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The Blind Side 2009 PG-13, 128 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: John Lee Hancock
Cast: Sandra Bullock, Kathy Bates, Tim McGraw, Quinton Aaron, Lily Collins, Jae Head, Ray McKinnon, Kim Dickens, Andy Stahl, Tom Nowicki, Adriane Lenox, Catherine Dyer, Libby Whittemore, Melody Weintraub, Sharon Morris
Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron) is a homeless African-American teenager from a broken home who wealthy Leigh Anne Tuohy (Sandra Bullock) spots on a cold, winter night. He is wearing just shorts and a t-shirt, and Leigh Anne invites Michael into her Memphis home. Despite different backgrounds, Michael becomes part of the Tuohy family. His adopted family helps Michael achieve success as a student and hire Miss Sue (Kathy Bates) to tutor Michael. Michael succeeds with his studies and joins the football team at his Briarcrest Christian School. Later, he becomes a star player at the University of Mississippi, and this year signed with the NFL's Baltimore Ravens. Based on the true story of Michael Oher's life. The film received an Academy Award for Best Actress (Bullock) and was nominated for Best Picture.
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My Blueberry Nights 2007  PG-13, 90 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama / Romance
Director: Wong Kar Wai
Cast: Norah Jones, Jude Law, David Strathairn, Rachel Weisz, Natalie Portman, Frankie Faison, Cat Power, Adriane Lenox, Benjamin Kanes, John Malloy, Chad R. Davis, Katya Blumenberg, Michael Delano, Bill Hollis
Elizabeth (Norah Jones) suffers a rough breakup with her boyfriend and, hoping to find peace following the storm, leaves her new friend, cafe owner Jeremy (Jude Law), behind and sets off on a cross-country trip. To pay for her expenses, Elizabeth finds temporary waitress jobs along the way. Among those she meets on her trek are alcoholic cop Arnie (David Strathairn) and his partying wife Sue Lynne (Rachel Weisz) who are patrons at a bar Elizabeth works at in Memphis. After Arnie kills himself, Elizabeth comforts Sue Lynne. Later, while working as a cocktail waitress in Nevada, Elizabeth becomes involved with compulsive gambler Leslie (Natalie Portman). Through these lost souls, Elizabeth learns how to conquor her own loneliness.
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| 1. Black Snake Moan (2007)
2. The Blind Side (2009)
3. My Blueberry Nights (2007)
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