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When a weathered, God-fearing ex-blues musician finds the town nymphomaniac severely beaten and left for dead on the side of the road, he vows to cure her of her wicked ways in Hustle & Flow director ... read more read more...Craig Brewer's raw and unflinching follow-up. Lazarus (Samuel L. Jackson) is a hard-living ex-blues guitarist for whom the troubled days are beginning to outnumber the good. Rae (Christina Ricci) is a 22-year-old sex addict whose wild ways are finally about to catch up with her. When Lazarus discovers Rae covered in dust and clinging to life on the side of the road, he takes her in and nurses her back to health; but Lazarus isn't your typical caregiver, he's more concerned for Rae's immortal soul than he is for her physical well-being. Now, after chaining Rae down and employing the power of the Good Book to curb the salacious seductress' hedonistic ways, Lazarus will be forced to confront his own darkest demons in order to save the soul of a woman whose one-way ticket to hell has already been paid in full. Now, as Lazarus wages a righteous struggle to redeem the soul of the fallen Rae while simultaneously ensuring that his own life hasn't been lived in vain, the situation threatens to explode as Rae's possessive boyfriend, Ronnie (Justin Timberlake) -- a roughneck Guardsman currently preparing for a tour of duty in Iraq -- comes searching for his missing lover. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 56 min.

Directed by: Craig Brewer

Release Date: March 2, 2007

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  • aquateen2
    January 31, 2012
    aquateen2
    Although a misfire for the mainstream audience (who should avoid it like the plague) I am a huge fan of this movie.
    I am sure I will never be able to look at Christina Ricci or Samuel L Jackson the same way again after witnessing, in my opinion, their most breathtaking performa... read morences ever. Especially after watching them in a movie that's more aware of itself than anything i've ever seen. It's about Christina Ricci being shackled by Samuel L Jackson and chained to a radiator and from this the two of them, who are exact opposites, heal eachother emotionally...and it still manages to be clever. How much more aware can you get?
    The chemistry the two of them shared was phenomenaly impressive and it made the movie sophisticated from it, as it was very emotional to watch.
    The film itself has the best formula mix of utter hatred and hidden emotion i've ever seen. It's also got a brilliant blues soundtrack and well executed deliberately dark cinematography.
    Black Snake Moan is a piece of film making that goes where no actor, director or writer want's to go. Having said that anyways it's ironically directed solidly, acted brilliantly (the leads deserved trollies of awards but were overlooked) and it's much closer to a grim sexploitation movie than Tarantino and Rodriguez who made Grindhouse so desperately wanted to replicate. Except this is smarter and longer.
    One of my all time favourite films!
  • jarobb3
    May 31, 2011
    jarobb3
    Somehow, a charming message of love, devotion and morality shines through a movie that centers around Sam Jackson chaining nymphomaniac Christina Ricci to his radiator. While most of the movie plods along simply and effectively to its logical conclusion, there are a couple of wel... read morel-done scenes of over-the-top melodrama that add serious emotional depth to the story.

    Not for everyone, but I'm a fan.
  • CreedsDelight
    April 13, 2011
    CreedsDelight
    Lazarus: You hungry?

    In rural Mississippi, Lazarus, a former blues musician who survives by truck farming, finds a young girl nearly beaten to death near his home. She's the white-trash town tramp, molded by a life of sexual abuse at the hands of her father and verbal abuse from... read more her mother, who seems to delight in reminding Rae of her mistake in not aborting her. Lazarus, who is also facing personal crisis at the dissolution of his marriage, nurses Rae back to health, providing her with gentle, fatherly advice as well as an education in blues music. Rae's boyfriend, Ronnie, goaded by the man who nearly beat Rae to death, misunderstands the relationship between Lazarus and Rae, and vows to kill him. Lazarus, exhibiting a street-smart understanding of violence and its motives, calls Ronnie's bluff, senses that he is as troubled as Rae, and becomes a guiding force in the young couple's resurrection.

    Lazarus: God put you in my path and I aim to cure you of your wickedness.

    First off, wow. I've never seen a film this invigorating and real, while boasting such authentic performances by the gorgeous Christina Ricci, the always entertaining Samuel L. Jackson, and a surprise role by Justin Timberlake. Second, I want to give credit to Samuel L. Jackson for his performance. Being one of the most hard working actors in the country, I can't resist any film with him. Jackson's performance as a divorced bluesman who chains a drugged up whore to his house reminds me too much of the famous character Jules Winnfield from Quentin Tarantino's cult classic Pulp Fiction, which in a sense, is a great honor. The reminder probably stems from Jackson's constant use of the word "motherfucker" throughout the film, which cannot help but produce laughs. Christina Ricci's portrayal as Rae is brilliant and generates lots of intense moments as she projects her distorted fears onto Lazarus Woods, who is keeping her with him. This is definitely Ricci's top notch performance that is both disturbing and intriguing to watch, which is too insane not to watch. 'Hustle & Flow' director Craig Brewer has crafted something different and very entertaining. The film was also written by Craig Brewer, which proves how good he is at his profession, and for that, he has my full respect. 'Black Snake Moan' is a very intriguing film that will entertain anyone who enjoys a good flick.
  • Deano78
    April 9, 2011
    Deano78
    Quite a strange tale. This film brings together a man just split from his cheating wife who is a farmer and ex-musician and a young white girl who seems to be a bit of a nymphomaniac! It's a good film about a very unusual friendship that can restore the both of them in the right ... read morepath for the future.
  • FrizzDrop
    March 24, 2011
    FrizzDrop
    This was a strange mismash of down home southern blues, an exorcism worthy demon inhabiting the soul of Christina Ricci, and the sexual desires of a chained up, druggie, abused girl with no one to take care of her after her boyfriend goes into the army. After Timberlake, who can ... read moreonly play an aggravated version of himself, leaves Ricci to her own devices, she immediately goes off and screws the first guy she sees. Jackson steps in and nurses her back to health after she is savagely beaten, then chains her to a radiator. The entire film is about salvation, and controlling the otherwordly demons within, though it felt like this was more of an excuse to make Ricci prance around half naked, and have Jackson play some otherwordly renditions of blues songs. There was little plot, or substance, though it was actually enjoyable, because it featured decent actors and actresses.
  • kenstachnik
    March 17, 2011
    kenstachnik
    I really enjoyed most of this. The endings a little weak but the music is great. Craig Brewer is the Hal Needham of Southern non-musical music movies.
  • garyX
    January 21, 2011
    garyX
    When an embittered blues guitarist finds a young woman battered and bloody by the side of the road, he decides to take her in and try to help her deal with her mental issues in a very unconventional way. Black Snake Moan looks and sounds fantastic, that's obvious from the start a... read morend a typically intense performance from the king of cool Samuel L. Jackson ensures that it's always deeply watchable. Especially since Christina Ricci is still hotter than an in-heat jalapeno holidaying in Death Valley, even if she is playing the town bike. Reminiscent of a more offbeat version of Monster's Ball, this film is essentially about two damaged people finding peace with themselves but despite a very strong opening it feels like a bit of a case of style over substance. It's well written and well acted all round (yes, even by Jasper Timberland himself) but it kind of loses its way towards the end and just kind of peters out. Entertaining, and well worth watching for yet another powerhouse performance by SLJ, but don't expect anything life changingly profound.
  • fb619846742
    October 20, 2010
    fb619846742
    A solid movie. Its hard to take content wise the first 20 minutes and Justin Timberlake's character grows tiresome, but the ending is one that is encouraging. Without two terrific performances from Jackson and Ricci, this film is nothing. It does have its share of flaws, but thes... read moree two actors do a good job keeping this probably so-so movie afloat enough, allowing it to burst to life periodically. That keeps it interesting enough.
  • fb733768972
    February 5, 2010
    fb733768972
    One of the dumbest movies I have ever seen, but it was so dumb, that I watched it for a second time and tried to focus on it, and it actually had a pretty good story to it!
  • 76Majikat
    January 19, 2010
    76Majikat
    A set of unusal circumstances throw these characters together, with the type of performance I really enjoy from Samual L Jackson and a good one from Christina Ricci too, who seems to be getting beter and better.

    The film covers the prejudices that surround people and an enjoya... read moreble Blues theme. Whilst the film doesn't knock your socks of, it's still an enjoyable watch.

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Elizabeth Weitzman
March 2, 2007
Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News

The movie strolls right past absurdity into offensiveness, by trying to pass this pulp nonsense off as noble art. Full Review

Lou Lumenick
March 2, 2007
Lou Lumenick, New York Post

This is the kind of movie that's best enjoyed as a stylized fantasy, much like Brewer's most obvious model, Elia Kazan's Southern-fried Tennessee Williams adaptation Baby Doll. Full Review

Stephen Whitty
March 2, 2007
Stephen Whitty, Newark Star-Ledger

The characters never connect, and the movie never takes off. Rae may be the one sporting a padlock around her waist. But it's the movie that's shackled. Full Review

Steven Rea
March 2, 2007
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer

Humid and overwrought, with Ricci working at fever pitch and Jackson bringing fire, brimstone and some passable blues licks to the equation, Black Snake Moan is no polite little indie thing, and certa...

Ruthe Stein
March 2, 2007
Ruthe Stein, San Francisco Chronicle

Black Snake Moan is a trip to that unfamiliar territory well worth tagging along on. Full Review

Bruce Westbrook
March 2, 2007
Bruce Westbrook, Houston Chronicle

It's a steamy, searing saga of rigorous redemption confronting creepy Southern seediness. But it's not nearly the wake-up call it could have been. Full Review

Geoff Pevere
March 2, 2007
Geoff Pevere, Toronto Star

Despite its considerable unwholesome appeal, the movie gives us the feeling it has been chained up as well and that chain won't let it go any farther than a single outrageous idea. Full Review

Liam Lacey
March 2, 2007
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

This is one of those ludicrous, semi-offensive, semi-entertaining potboilers that feels as if the script were dragged out from someone's naughty-book stash. Full Review

Robert Denerstein
March 2, 2007
Robert Denerstein, Denver Rocky Mountain News

Because Black Snake Moan asks its characters to confront demons involving sin and sex, it stomps into an area that lives between exploitative movie trash and Southern Gothic literature. It's bold with...

Tom Long
March 2, 2007
Tom Long, Detroit News

Having established his characters and built their bond, having cooked up a sense of place so strong you can taste it, Brewer can't find anywhere in particular to go. Suddenly he brings a gun into the ... Full Review

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    • Rae: [singing] You are my sunshine, my only sunshine/You make me happy, the skies are blue/You never know, dear, how much I love you/Please don't take my sunshine away.
    • Lazarus Woods: [talking to Rae as he pulls her in a chain outside his house] I ain't gonna be moved on this. Right or wrong. Like Jesus said 'I'mma suffa you, I'MMA SUFFA YOU. Now, get your ass back in my house.
    • Rae: Or what? Or what? [spits in Lazarus' face]
    • Auto Worker: It's already noon, Rae. Do you think those shorts should still be on.
    • Gill: [first lines] Still need a lift?
    • Ronnie: [first lines] Yeah! Transmission's shot?
    • Gill: [first lines] Gonna have a smoke?
    • Ronnie: [first lines] SHIT!
    • Rae: [last lines] See. We're okay?
    • Lazarus Woods: [talking to Rae] I'm cookin' steaks fo' dinnah. I expect you to stay!
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