Review of Sling Blade (1996) by Treeia M — 15 Mar 2009

Awesome performance by billy bob thornton!

This review of Sling Blade (1996) was written by Treeia M on 15 Mar 2009.

Sling Blade has generally received very positive reviews.

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5 stars in my book. I did not see the movie tell 1999 or so, but it became my fav movie the 1st time I saw it…

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Thornton offers a subtle, thoughtful script, generally sensitive direction, and an understated performance, uh-huh…

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Haunting. That's the first word that comes to mind as I think back on watching this movie…

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