Review of Bastard Out of Carolina (1996) by Bon B — 29 Jan 2012

This movie made me angry for all the abused children that have no one to protect them.

This review of Bastard Out of Carolina (1996) was written by Bon B on 29 Jan 2012.

Bastard Out of Carolina has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Selena S (24) on 26 Feb 2008

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By Christopher P (712) on 25 Jun 2008

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By Kelly C (294) on 10 May 2008

Anjelica Huston is the director and this is her first attempt at directing a feature length movie. The results are stunning…

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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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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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