Review of Bastard Out of Carolina (1996) by Gia B — 22 Jun 2007

The most powerful film about child abuse that I have ever seen. Jena Malone's performance was touching and very realistic.

This review of Bastard Out of Carolina (1996) was written by Gia B on 22 Jun 2007.

Bastard Out of Carolina has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Brooke_Bby; (2) on 17 Aug 2008

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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By Melissa F (212) on 28 Dec 2007

I thought it was fantastic!! I need to see it again though, I feel so bad for Bone.. Also very sad indeed…

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Unforgettably, Bastard out of Carolina makes a bold statement about a little girl's grace under inordinate pressure…

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