I would never have wanted to see this in a theater, however, for a home rental, it wasn't half bad.
Kudos to Billy Bob on his superb acting-even better than his redneck character in Monster's Ball! I mean, man, did he play that part well! Such character development is extraordinary to me. I loved Karl to death, I was sad to see him have to go back to "the home", however, I guess that was the only place he was used to.
The movie had plenty of weak points, one, was that it was very slow. However, seeing Karl's interaction with the child was very touching. Seeing how he adjusted to the outside world after being released was also gratifying. I was slightly disappointed that they didn't show flashbacks of him slaughtering his mother and her lover, or that they didn't show when he "plum" near took off the stepfather's head.( I know, I'm a gore addict, what can I say??)
I would recommending renting this, or, if you're feeling generous, splurge and buy it. If you're really into Fruedian type of movies about pychos killing their moms, check out Ralph Fiennes in "Spider"as well.
Kudos to Billy Bob on his superb acting-even better than his redneck character in Monster's Ball! I mean, man, did he play that part well! Such character development is extraordinary to me. I loved Karl to death, I was sad to see him have to go back to "the home", however, I guess that was the only place he was used to.
The movie had plenty of weak points, one, was that it was very slow. However, seeing Karl's interaction with the child was very touching. Seeing how he adjusted to the outside world after being released was also gratifying. I was slightly disappointed that they didn't show flashbacks of him slaughtering his mother and her lover, or that they didn't show when he "plum" near took off the stepfather's head.( I know, I'm a gore addict, what can I say??)
I would recommending renting this, or, if you're feeling generous, splurge and buy it. If you're really into Fruedian type of movies about pychos killing their moms, check out Ralph Fiennes in "Spider"as well.