watched movie first showing available area quite clear people get movie even dont good movie interesting character development thoroughly human story imperfect people backwoods southern town really speaks root blues know black snake moan time leave theater get it no song christina ricci great job thoroughly convincing role samuel l jackson think best performance since role pulp fiction probably best including range character bsm rest cast solid shining performances there particularly john cothran jr reverend r l im selective movie watcher film honestly rates among favorites candid look race sex religion neurosis rural southern town along cinematic genius opinion