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Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade
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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0658769023237
Format: Black & White, Color, DVD-Video, Letterboxed, NTSC
Label: Vanguard Cinema
Languages: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Manufacturer: Vanguard Cinema
MPN: DVF0232D
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Vanguard Cinema
Region Code: 1
Release Date: March 19, 2002
Running Time: 25 minutes
Studio: Vanguard Cinema
Theatrical Release Date: November 23, 1999
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Editorial Review:
Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade is the short film on which Billy Bob Thornton based Sling Blade (and the reason Thornton was awarded the best adapted--not best original--screenplay). The film is essentially the opening scenes of Sling Blade, in which Thornton's character, Karl Childers, is shown about to leave the mental hospital, intoning his account of his youthful crime to a naive reporter writing about his release. While the screenplay here is virtually the same as the corresponding part of the longer film, this film leaves a lingering chilling feeling. Unlike Sling Blade, which allows the audience to see Karl's innate goodness, this version ends at the end of the interview, when the reporter (here played by Molly Ringwald) is left stunned at the horrors she's just heard, and she (and the audience) have no real idea if Karl is someone who should be turned loose or not. Fans of Sling Blade owe it to themselves to see this version, too--focusing on its far darker sensibility adds to the appreciation of the work it would later become. (Historic footnote: unlike Sling Blade, Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade was directed by George Hickenlooper, codirector of the acclaimed documentary Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse, who was none too happy when the media attention over Sling Blade virtually ignored his contributions to the original film.) --Anne Hurley
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - good movie
This early venture into the world of cinema by Billy Bob Thornton was leadiing to his defining moment. Sling Blade was arugably the best of Thornton's endevours, but this was the start.
Rating:  - some folks call it a sling bad
i bought this tape thinking that it was more of a story but it was a repete of the first few mins of the original movie i was very disappointed don't spend your money on this
Rating: - Some Folks Call it a Sling Blade
I was very dissappointed in this movie. But it was my fault. I ordered the wrong one. I meant to order Sling Blade, which I later did.
Rating: - really good
I had no idea Billy Bob Thorton could play such a well-meaning and likeable character. I've only known him in recent roles (such as Bad Santa) so it came to a complete shock to me that a movie THIS emotionally powerful from Billy Bob Thorton playing a main character could be so incredibly good.
I give this movie the highest grade you can possibly give. I really loved Billy Bob's performance. This is a really good film because it helps you understand and appreciate people who are different. ... Read More
Rating: - Insightful....a bit
This DVD was worth the price I paid (used), for it. Buy it used :)
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