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This film is based of the novel, with the same title, written by Cormac McCarthy. In 1960's Sevier County, Tennessee, Lester Ballard lives outside of modern society. Lester's feeble mind turns to crime and degradation as he starts descending into a cave dweller.
This film was directed by James Franco. This little off the beaten path film is based off a popular dark author's work. The story focuses around some very dark subject matter that gets darker as the story progresses. The very hick story shows what happens to an insane man who, instead of receiving the help he needed, is banished from society. It is good to have a story that shows how ignorance about mental illness can destroy a society. There is a lot of adult material in this story such as necrophilia; so not for children. The ending was rather surprising-showing that there is never a true happy, or sad, end. The film is told like you are reading the story; which kind of throws off the pace but it works. The main song used was good, because it gave the film its full feeling. Director James Franco does make a small appearance in the film, but nothing over the top. Scott Haze played the role of Lester Ballard. He was amazing in this very dark role. Strangely, there was way too much snot coming out this man's nose! Tim Blake Nelson played the role of Sheriff Fate. For his limited time on screen, he was great at supporting Haze. His role didn't stand out much, but it suited the film.
I give this film 3 out of 5 stars! It has a good basis, but it feels like it could've been more. As I said before, this isn't a film for all audiences.
Answer to last blog: Director David O. Russell, Silver Linings Playbook, directed the film American Hustle which featured both Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper.
Que: What other film has James Franco directed that stared Scott Haze and Tim Blake Nelson?
As I Lay Dying
Tunnel Vision
Sal
Big Miracle
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