Sling Blade (2005, DVD)

Billy Bob Thorton is wonderful in this movie, Not only the director but the lead actor. It is a movie to watch over and over, you won't be dissatisfied.

I think it is the best movie that Billy bob Thortan has ever made and I find myself imatating him often. It is a type of movie that you will watch and have to watch again to just to to catch everything. Every actor is perfectly cast and Dwight Yokum was the biggest surprise. I only buy movies that are classics and this one is of my favorites.

we have rented this movie several times and decided to purchase it. we love it. it will make you laugh and cry.

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THIS MOVIE IS GREAT AND FUNNY. ANYBODY WOULD LIKE IT. I GOT IT FOR MY DAD FOR FATHERS DAYS. IF YOU SEE IT BUY

Slingblade was a gift for someone, they really liked it and as far as I know everything was ok. When I ordered it, it was recieved in a timely manner. Thank you so much.

This is the way classic award winning films should be released on DVD. Billy Bob Thornton's classic triple-threat (starring/writing/directing)debut is an American masterpiece. With portraying life in the South without ever being patronizing or stereotypical, this film about tortured soul Karl Childers, a simple yet disturbed man coming home after 25 years of being hospitalized for the murder of his mother and her lover at the age of 12, is quite frankly one of the last great American film classics of the past fifteen years. There's no denying the acting expertise of Thornton, who worked at his craft for over ten years before finally being given the chance to show his creation to the world with his stunning transformation into the embodiment of Childers, and all without the use of today's special effect makeup or dreaded CGI. It's all Thorton, and played amazingly. It's no wonder then in 1996, he won the award for Best Adapted Screenplay ("adapted" due to his earlier 1994 short film version of Karl in "Some Folks Call It A Sling Blade") as well as being nominated that year for the Best Actor Oscar.

This new 2005 second edition DVD, is packed with mandatory new features. First, the movie itself is now 13 minutes longer (totaling 2 hours and 28 minutes long!) with additional & extended scenes that add to the film without altering the overall feel of the original. Second, the DVD's second disc is jammed packed with Bonus features ranging from a historical view of the career & life of Thornton, roundtable discussions with the majority of the film's cast (including excellent reflections by the late great John Ritter), and behind the scenes featuring Billy Bob directing the film and the amazing physical transformation he did to become Karl Childers.....

....However, that last one isn't so visibly accessible. For it's this Collector Series' DVD Easter Egg! So, I'd like to tell you how you too can access this brief yet interesting Easter Egg, here we go:

Go to Disc Two, and choose the first documentary "Mr Thornton Goes To Hollywood". At this point either select Chapter 11 "Lightnin', You're The Boss" or "Play All" and go to exactly 52:09 into the documentary. Once at that point, wait until you reach the part with John Ritter starting to explain the visual transformation of Billy Bob becoming Karl and you will see in the bottom right hand corner of your screen a silhouette of Karl sitting down facing the left. Quickly press "ENTER" on your remote to activate this button (this is the only way to get to this). Once there, you will see what Ritter was talking about, showing footage on the film's set Billy Bob physically changing into Karl right before a few takes each, lasting only about 21 seconds total. After it plays the DVD will automatically take you back to the exact point in the documentary where you left off.

This is an excellent DVD to add to anyone's library, standing proudly by other classics like "Rain Man", "Forrest Gump", and "I Am Sam". Entertaining as well as informative, this film gets better and better with repeated viewings. And this Miramax Collector's Series 2 Disc DVD finally does this film, as well as the talent of Billy Bob Thornton, justice.

Thank you for readin' I reckon, mm hm!

This hard to find collectable was easy to find. Most liked: Brand New in plastic. Disliked: N/A

I bought this movie because i have never seen it. This was a good buy for me because i loved the movie. It is one of the movies that will be watched way more than 1 time. Not just another dust collector.

We love this movie and had been looking for a copy for some time. Billy Bob Thorton is amazing. I bought the movie because it was fair-priced and the shipping was reasonable. I received it quickly and in perfect condition. It is not a family movie because of the violence and profanity but it is spell-binding.

Excellent seller quick and nice. Love the movie it was in excellent condition. a+++++++++++++++++++++++

we realy like this movie and it was a great buy at a good price. there is nothing to dislike in this movie.

Have seen it with a friend but wonted my own, and at this price it could
not be beat. Thank you very much and hope to do business with you again
in the future.

GREAT MOVIE BILL BOB THORTON WAS GREAT.......................................................................................................................................................!

Wonderful movie..one that you can watch over and over. Billy Bob Thornton's
performance as Carl is top of the line!!!! Very much...***TWO THUMBS UP !!!***
Worth every penny to purchase.

I love everything about this movie....My husband loves to joke with the remarks that are made in this movie, brings lots of laughter!!!!!

This movie was a classic when it was first realeasd in theaters Billy Bob Thorton plays the role of Carl like no one else could this movie is heartwarming and has everything to keep you into it throughout the entire movi,e this is one you can watch many times and never get tired of.

Billy Bob Thornton gives a performance of a lifetime!!! This movie is unlike any that Thornton has starred in. The performances of Dwight Yoakam was also above average for a country crooner. Overall the movie had an excellent storyline, of friendship and respect for the fellow man. Even if you don't buy it, you need to at least rent it to watch. It will definitely make you think twice about how we treat each other.

I love this movie! It's one of my favorites. Billy Bob does an excellent job with this character. The ending is SOOOOOOO worth it! I just wished he could have stayed with the lady and her son instead of going back to the hospital...

This movie is great for adults but I would not recommend it for when kids are around. Has the great plotlines you expect from a Billy Bob movie. Great performances by John Ritter and country singer Dwight Yoakum. Somewhat twisted movie but no gore so it is well worth your time to watch it. You can usually pick up a used copy for less than $10 and a new copy for less than $15.

I loved the movie, its a drama type thing and Billy Bob did a good job in the film. It was awesome. There wasnt any blood, guts or gore, but I wouldnt recommend small kids watching it because it does have some things they dont need to watch.

love billy bob thornton so this movie is a great one there couldnt have been a better actor to play that part he really did an excellent job

this was a very extra special movie sad , yet funny carl having served most of his life in a mental institution is released to general public to make it on his own he befriends many people but his truelly best friend was the boy and when carl sees the abuse this boy is taking from doyle , carl is left with one choice {protecting his best friend} and giving this boy a chance to grow up in a normal home . very touching movie .

A must have for any family dvd library. A very touching story, one we have watched over and over again. I had difficulty finding it and was pleased to get it on ebay for a great price. I've tucked this copy away for my husband and will give it to him on Fathers Day. He knows that I was unable to get it in several other places that I looked but will be thrilled that I did find it.