Review of Black Snake Moan (2006) by Jessie C — 22 Jul 2010

I believe this movie is excellent. I have nothing to complain about. The characters are so well established that they feel real. I felt like I truly understood them although I in no way could relate to them (not a complaint, of course. They?re just incredibly different than I am), which shows great character development.

The actors were great. I can?t think of one I had a problem with. Samuel L. Jackson was great in his character, really convincing. I haven?t seen many films with Christina Ricci, but now I want to. She was terrific. I couldn?t even imagine playing the role she did. Incredible! Justin Timberlake?well, I was kind of skeptical about him, as I am with all music to actor crossovers, but I wasn?t disappointed. He seemed really sincere. I felt his plight. I felt his love.

The romance of the movie was perfect. Not too much, not too little, and best of all, not cheesy disgusting. It was actually a treat to watch the relationships develop. I laughed a lot in this movie, I definitely enjoy the sense of humor this film has. The drama was certainly felt. I knew when it was a serious time, and when it was, I could pay attention. It was not overdone. I love movies that have slow motion occasionally, and this one did. It was executed perfectly, made me get into scenes more without messing up the flow. The music of the soundtrack is mainly Blues. It enhances the Southern feel of the movie and sets the tone very well.

The plot was interesting. It doesn?t remind me of any other film I?ve seen, and I love that. It?s original. It?s basically a bitter, pained, religious man trying to help a beaten nymphomaniac he found on the road outside his house. I try to keep to a one sentence plot description because I don?t want to give too much away.

So yeah, I definitely recommend this movie for a watch. I own it, and I?m proud to. It?s a great movie.