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Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade

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Twenty-five years after commiting a double murder, Karl Childers is going to be released from an institution for the criminally insane. A local reporter comes to talk to him, and after some fussing about her gender, the institution's director lets her talk to Karl (after all, he'll have to talk to women after his release). Karl talks about his life leading up to the crime, and the reporter listens in horror.... (Full plot summary below)

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Actors in Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade:

Billy Bob Thornton
Molly Ringwald
J.T. Walsh
Jefferson Mays
Suzanne Cryer
Abby Abernathy

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Twenty-five years after commiting a double murder, Karl Childers is going to be released from an institution for the criminally insane. A local reporter comes to talk to him, and after some fussing about her gender, the institution's director lets her talk to Karl (after all, he'll have to talk to women after his release). Karl talks about his life leading up to the crime, and the reporter listens in horror.

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User Review - 10/10 by Kelli G"Sling Blade", What to say about "Sling Blade"?? I loved this movie.!
User Review - 10/10 by John CNo one , irregardless of what they done in the past is unredeemable. Whatever label society my attach to a person mental capacity, every person has redeeming qualities! This is a very "Dark," movie! The end may shock many, but be prepared to see this "sick," man protect the innocent, knowing full well the consequences of his actions! The rating is right for this movie. It's not a movie that the whole family sits down to watch a movie for the fun of it!
User Review - 10/10 by Tim Ghmmmmmmm.....I reckon it's one of my favorite movies, if'n you want to study a good bit about it.. He just made friends with that boy, hmmmm, and he helped him tote the warsh and whatnot. A'ight then!
User Review - 10/10 by Jason MWritten by Billy Bob Thorton Directed by George Hickenlooper This film is the precursor to the feature film "Sling Blade", which of course is the film that put Billy Bob Thornton on the map as a major Hollywood actor, and won him the Academy Award for Best Screenplay, along with winning him a nomination as Best Actor. Thornton also wrote this short film, which is basically just what would become the beginning of "Sling Blade". It's not often that a short film leaves the viewer with any emotional impact, or leaves them thinking and wanting more. This is because many short films are merely small practice films for the creators, cheaper versions of bigger ideas that they want to do in feature form, or short ideas with little substance that are basically show pieces for the actors, directors, cinematographers, etc, leaving many short films with little depth. This is not the case with "Some Folks Call It A Sling Blade", also written by Billy Bob Thornton. It is a film with depth and meaning, while also existing as a showcase for Thornton's acting ability, the viewer can tell it exists because Thornton had a personal attachment to this character he created, he felt the need to tell the story of this character, even if it is one of his own creation. If you're not familiar with the story, Thornton plays Karl Childers, who has spent the last 25 years in a mental hospital for the criminally insane. On the day of his release, Childers is interviewed by a reporter for a newspaper (Molly Ringwald) who is concerned that Childers will murder again once he is released. So he sits to tell her the story of why he is incarcerated, which is because he committed a double murder. The investigative reporter's fears are changed to sympathy for Karl once she hears the full story of Karl's upbringing, and begins to understand his true nature. He is not a cold-blooded murderer, merely a confused, mentally handicapped human being. By the end of the interview, the reporter begins to worry what will happen to Karl upon his release, when before she was worried about what would happen to others. This is an interesting story about the perceptions that people hold, how they can easily be changed, and how not every person encountered is exactly what their reputation makes them out to be. The lighting and direction is fantastic, for a short film the audience can tell it has at least a modest budget, but the main showcase of the film is the script and the character that Thornton has created, both of which are unique and interesting approaches to character and the cliches of criminal mental illness. Definitely recommended for those looking to make a short film, it can teach you a thing or two about substance over style in short subjects, as well as entertain you. 9.7/10
User Review - 10/10 by Andria GThis short is the same as the opening scene at the hospital right up until Carl is released. It's definitely an interesting watch if you're a fan of the feature length film. There are some very subtle differences and some not so subtle (Molly Ringwald as the interviewing student). But if you only care about the story, there isn't any real need to watch this as it doesn't add anything that wasn't in the film.
User Review - 10/10 by Joe KOne of the best i've ever seen. John Ritter should've won an oscar.
User Review - 10/10 by Linda HAll time favorite-I never get tired of watching this one either. If you have not seen it-by all means put this one on your list.
User Review - 10/10 by Robert BNo one , irregardless of what they done in the past is unredeemable. Whatever label society my attach to a person mental capacity, every person has redeeming qualities! This is a very "Dark," movie! The end may shock many, but be prepared to see this "sick," man protect the innocent, knowing full well the consequences of his actions! The rating is right for this movie. It's not a movie that the whole family sits down to watch a movie for the fun of it!
User Review - 10/10 by Conner RIt's unfair to really rate this as a movie since it's really just an extremely well made screen test. Billy Bob Thorton gave us a glimpse of the Karl that he would become and that alone is worthy of five stars. This reminds me a lot of the documentary "Titticut Follies", what with the chaotic background and incompetent nature of the institution. The monologue given in this is probably one of the all time greatest, it is method acting to the extreme.
User Review - 10/10 by Chris SCarl is one of the best characters ever created.

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