Black Snake Moan [Blu-ray] | ![Black Snake Moan [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51K6bLsYlPL._SL500_.jpg) | Actors: Jr. John Cothran, Son House, Samuel L. Jackson, John Malloy, S. Epatha Merkerson
Studio: Paramount
Category: DVD
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Rating:  159 reviews
Sales Rank: 59336
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: Blu-ray
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 116 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 5.3 x 0.5
MPN: 7907260
UPC: 032429072603
EAN: 0032429072603
ASIN: B002EEY8JE
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: July 21, 2009
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Product Description
Genre: Drama
Rating: R
Release Date: 21-JUL-2009
Media Type: Blu-Ray
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The lurid scenario--a nymphomaniacal white trash nymphet (Christina Ricci) is held prisoner by a bitter bluesman (Samuel L. Jackson)--gives way to an affecting tale of redemption in Black Snake Moan, writer/director Craig Brewer's follow-up to the acclaimed Hustle & Flow. Lazarus (Jackson, Jungle Fever, Pulp Fiction) finds Rae (Ricci, Monster, The Ice Storm) beaten unconscious on the road in front of his backwoods house. After bringing her inside, he learns of her wanton ways and decides to exorcise his own demons by curing Rae of her sexual compulsion. Black Snake Moan could have been terrible, but Brewer takes his story seriously enough to dig into the genuine emotions of such a situation (though along the way he certainly flirts with sexploitation overtones--several scenes look like they were plucked straight out of a hitherto unknown 1970s trash classic). Ricci, Jackson, and the supporting cast (including pop star Justin Timberlake, giving a surprisingly good performance as Rae's boyfriend) treat the characters with respect, honesty, and humor. The result is off-kilter and maybe a little too fond of its sleazy cinematic forbears to truly hit the emotional notes it's after, but Black Snake Moan has considerably more substance than its marketing would suggest. --Bret Fetzer Beyond Black Snake Moan 
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 159
 Chain reaction March 4, 2010
sft (UK)
Brewer's Southern sizzler is a rather tawdry and implausible study of redemption made interesting by good performances, a steamy atmosphere, and a rousing soundtrack. As a morality tale BLACK SNAKE MOAN is certainly a mixed bag. It revels from start to finish in its political incorrectness, and it's easy to see why some are offended by this film. It's also too self-reverential and would benefit from a sense of irony: the few moments of humour are all unintentional. And yet, despite these flaws, this film provides compelling viewing and is a prime example of a guilty pleasure. Also worth noting is Christina Ricci's wide-eyed sex-appeal, which is extraordinary. Boy is she smoking'!
 Excellent Movie February 14, 2010
Lafern L. Washington
This movie is a movie that demonstrates humanity to man. Samuel Jackson did a fantastic job of showing how we should care for someone who needs a little love and care. I watch it over and over. I recommend it to others
A Very Surprising Movie February 9, 2010
Fritz Gerlich (barneyrubble66@gmail.com)
Neither of us had heard of this movie when it came out but we saw a preview for it on another movie. Given the way it was presented in the preview, I was expecting a cross between the comedic 'Snakes on a Plane' and some kind of titillating s&m thing; I mean Christina in bondage with tight shirt and panties? Yowza. Needless to say, my wife was not at all looking forward to seeing this one.
This movie is nothing like that. First off, Christina is anything but appealing in this movie. She is greasy, beat-up, unwashed, and pathologically promiscuous. You can almost see the stank lines radiating off her. Second, there is nothing sexy about the movie. The sex scene are just plain disturbing and very uncomfortable. As far as comedy goes, there is very little.
What the movie is though, is an emotionally engaging, interesting story acted supremely by everyone involved, with the exception of Justin Timberlake. I mean for a singer, he does a good job; but he is acting with some of the elite talent in the world here so he is very much out of place. The director keeps his bits to a minimum though, so it is not like he ruins the movie or anything.
My wife and I found the characters to be very believable, and we developed feeling and empathy for them. We found the story to be believable and engaging with the ring of truth about it. Which is not surprising, for the director had taken elements from his own life and put them into the characters. Also the ending was really good, it wasn't your typical 'and they lived happily ever after' romcom bs.
In short, this is one of those rare movies that had me caring about the characters and feeling for them, and not feeling let down by the ending.
blues February 6, 2010
Alice L. Piacentini (Prospect, OH USA)
When i looked up the words for the lead song Black Snake moan...I was blown away...the music was superb and the story of redemption was moving.
Black Snake Moan January 3, 2010
Arnita D. Brown (USA)
There was a time when Lazarus played the blues; a time he got Bojo's Juke Joint shakin' back in the day. Now he lives them. Bitter and broken from a cheating wife and a shattered marriage, Lazarus' soul is lost in spent dreams and betrayal's contempt--until Rae. Half naked and beaten unconscious, Rae is left for dead on the side of the road when Lazarus discovers her. This movie is as interesting as it is intriguing. I enjoyed this movie very much and I highly recommend it to all adults.
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