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In this tale of love, loss, and faith, Samuel L. Jackson and Christina Ricci seek redemption down south through the power of the blues and the transcendence of an unlikely friendship. Justin Timberlake costar. Director Craig Brewer follows up his unexpectedly well-received pimp drama, HUSTLE AND FLOW, with this stylish tale of the unlikely connections that are forged when a lost soul attempts to cure a young nymphomaniac of her wicked ways. Set deep down south in a small Tennessee town, the film is titled after and largely driven by the force of blues music. Pulsating with color and bold cinematography, the story forms a visual counterpart to a blues ballad. When divorced ex-musician Lazarus (Samuel L. Jackson) finds Rae (Christina Ricci) badly beaten by the side of the road, he brings her to his house and chains her to his radiator. Rae has been a wreck since her boyfriend (Justin Timberlake) went off to war, and has spent her time getting into fights and being taken advantage of by just about every man in town. Rae appears to be afflicted with a physical need for sex that no one can cure. As Lazarus watches Rae twitching with pain on his couch, he sees that the young woman's only chance at redemption is in his hands.
While the premise is outlandish, and the film opens itself up for much moral criticism, BLACK SNAKE MOAN has its merits. Deliciously colorful, the film aches with rhythm and dances visually with its subjects. Whether fetishizing Christina Ricci's emaciated body, or making Samuel L. Jackson look years older than he is in real life, the cameras do their job well. Both Ricci and Jackson offer strong performances that mark turning points in their careers. BLACK SNAKE MOAN seems less concerned with how it will be judged than with embodying the sexuality and passion of blues music. No matter how many viewers the film may offend, it succeeds in creating a world that vibrates with desire and raw energy. Theatrical Release: March 2, 2007 Black Snake Moan Reviews: 3 stars out of 4 -- "The film is carried to significant degree by Samuel L. Jackson....The new lean/mean Ricci may remind you of Susan Sarandon."-- Mike Clark, USA Today 4 stars out of 5 -- "Sweaty, dirty and grimy it may be, just like the music that powers it, but underlying BLACK SNAKE MOAN is a rather sweet story."-- James Mottram, Ultimate DVD "[Ricci is] the white-hot focal point of Brewster's loud, brash, encompassing vision of the soul's dark night survived, peering into the dawn."-- Nathan Lee, Film Comment "The blues here plays the role of an elemental force that can summon our deepest fears and rankest desires....[A] provocative picture..."-- Glenn Kenny, Premiere "[I]t's a film filled with sly pleasures....It marks Brewer as a much more interesting filmmaker..."-- Ray Greene, Box Office Black Snake Moan | List Price | $12.98 (You save $4.29) | | Studio | Paramount Home Entertainment | | Orig Year | 2007 | | DVD Encoding | Region 1 | | All Time Sales Rank |  3689  | | CD Universe Part number | 7434972 | | Catalog number | 346194 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Jun 26, 2007 | | Rating | R (MPAA) | | Rating Reason | for strong sexual content, language, some violence and drug use. | | Running Time | 115 Minutes | | Additional Info | Widescreen; Dubbed; Subtitled | | Movie Details | Color; Widescreen; Dubbed; Subtitled |
Black Snake Moan Movie Review Average Rating: (4.2 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Play it again Sam
This movie is not for everyone, that's for sure. For those who can accept life as it really is and can be, it's fantastic. Ricci should have won an award and Sam Jackson is like always having an award around. He's great in this film as he always is. I can see how the picture on the DVD box would turn a lot of people off and those people need to open their minds and see a great film.
Submitted by Reedbigdogs (Black Creek, WI, USA) 
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So I rented this movie not really knowing what I was getting into. Must say after it was over, I loved it! It wasn't at all what I expected & found myself intrigued with the storyline. Christina Ricci was brillant once again, loved Samuel L. Jacksons characters & am loving the movie choices of Justin Timberlake. I think this movie really hit home as in people having their own issues & finding people who you would at least expect to help you get to where you need to be. I would reccomend this movie to everyone, but watc h with an open mind & be surprised!
Submitted by lw (Iowa)
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i seen the movie. well.... it shocked me seeing christina ricci only in her underwear and man it was delicious. not to be a pervert or anything but i like it.anyway i like the movie and maybe it does not have that much controversy as natural born killers, this one will still ruffle feathers.
Submitted by davidandino83 (chicago)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  Surprisingly a really good movie
I wasn't sure what to think of this with title being strange, but at the end I found I really liked the movie. I would recommend it. Christina Ritchie reminds me of Resse Witherspoon in "Freeway." This movie makes me file like I'm down South amongst the hicks. Good movie!
Submitted by Michelle C (San Diego, CA)
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I'd buy this film,because Christina Riccis HOT!!!
Anyway's,I liked the movie alright.I did think it was a bit racist though at times.What with the comparison's to the private sizes.Also I think us white people should get a white snake moan,and have a white guy do it with a black chick.After all it is what they did on this film,only in opposite,and that shouldn't bother black people at all right.
Anyway's in the end it had a alright ending,although this movie remind's me of the Keeper with Asia argento alot.Other than that,I'm gonna buy me a copy,I mean Christina Ricci half naked in chain's how can you go wrong???
Submitted by mamaaprilpooh (Bakersfield,CA,USA)
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Black Snake Moan DVD Region 1
Keep Case
Anamorphic Widescreen -
1.85
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English, French
Subtitles - English, French, Spanish - Optional
Additional Release Material:
Deleted Scenes
Documentary: "Conflicted: The Making of Black Snake Moan"
Featurette: "Rooted in the Blues"
Audio Commentary: Craig Brewer - Writer/Director
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