Review of Bastard Out of Carolina (1996) by Your Friend — 19 Sep 2008

I love this movie.

This review of Bastard Out of Carolina (1996) was written by Your Friend on 19 Sep 2008.

Bastard Out of Carolina has generally received very positive reviews.

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A very strong message. Shocking and depressing. So utterly sad to think that people like that exist…

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By Arash X (169) on 23 Oct 2008

This film is well done but incredibly unpleasant to watch. I saw it back in 2005 and it still bothers me to this day. A sad sad story…

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By Martin J (162) on 08 Mar 2009

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By Kimberly Salyers (14) on 08 Jun 2008

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By Christopher P (712) on 25 Jun 2008

A very good movie..I even have the book…

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By Hannah D (723) on 29 Oct 2012

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This is a sad movie. I was called a bastard when I was born because my parents weren't married when I was born…

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This is a Very Sad Movie & it Makes me Wanna Kill Daddy Glenn! I swear to Effin Gosh he is a Peice of Crap! But I do love this movie…

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