Review of Bastard Out of Carolina (1996) by Brandon P — 18 Jun 2006

A heartbreaking story about a bad mother who picks an abusive man over her own child.

This review of Bastard Out of Carolina (1996) was written by Brandon P on 18 Jun 2006.

Bastard Out of Carolina has generally received very positive reviews.

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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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By Christy B (98) on 19 Sep 2009

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By Auttie R (95) on 13 Apr 2009

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By Sandy (32) on 06 Sep 2008

This is an amazing movie they choose the right people to play those character I like how the made the movie realistic instead of hollywood…

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By Moya W (478) on 28 Jan 2011

Bastard out of Carolina is a story about abuse and not being able to see what's just in front of you…

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By Kendra E (82) on 16 Apr 2008

VERY disturbing and really hard to watch sometimes but it really shows child abuse for what it really is..brutal and unecessary pain..although…

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By Kaththea M (17) on 09 Feb 2008

If I could I would give this a thousand stars…

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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 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 Kathie H (51) on 08 Dec 2013

Must see movie Very touching Malone is wow…

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