Black Snake Moan (R, 2007)
common sense media says
Pulpy Southern immorality tale is for adults only.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this adults-only movie (which co-stars teen favorite Justin Timberlake) is first and foremost about Rae, a young woman with an insatiable desire for sex. Her urges are so absurdly strong that they cause a literal, overpowering itch that only subsides when she finds a willing partner (and there are many). Rae spends almost the entire film in panties and a cutoff top, and her heaving breasts make many appearances. The man who finds her half-dead decides to "cure" her of her lascivious ways by chaining her up to his radiator. Since the film takes place in the South and follows a black man chaining up a nymphomaniac white woman, the film abounds with racial and sexual stereotypes and tensions.
Violence:
An acquaintance nearly rapes Rae but instead bloodies her face (so hard she loses consciousness for two days) and then leaves her by the side of a road. Laz holds a broken beer bottle against a man's throat. Two men get in a bare-knuckled fight. A character points a gun and threatens to use it against two different men. Rae attacks her mother with a broom. Laz chains Rae but doesn't actually hurt her.
Sex:
The entire film is about sex. From the opening shot of Rae and Ronnie having sex (there's only partial nudity, but it's so naturalistic that it seems more graphic) to Rae baring her breasts and basically attacking a young teenager, the plot revolves around the notion that she's a young nymphomaniac "in heat." The girl can't stop getting it on -- whether it's with the local drug dealer or random guys at a drug-and-booze-filled house party. Rae has flashbacks of being abused by a shadowy man in her past. She spends the majority of the film chained to a radiator in small white panties and a midriff-baring cutoff top. Laz flirts sweetly with the local pharmacist.
Language:
Samuel L. Jackson stars, so expect many, many utterances of "motherf----r," "f--k," "d--k," "s--t," and the like. Even the town pastor curses. Both white and black characters say the "N" word.
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Laz drinks a lot -- at a local bar and in his own home. Rae not only gets incredibly drunk at a party, but she also asks a dealer to give her enough pills to get "f---ed up." Laz and Rae do shots of moonshine.
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ddue2be
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adult
My eyes burned, this is NOT for kids.
I walked out of this movie 1/2 hour in so did others i know. Absolutely no one under 18 should be allowed to see this movie R is an understatement. Fare warning, if you bring you kids you and them will suffer.
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loui
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loui
this film is good for any age and you really wanna watch it i tell you do. even better the best out of all hilary films
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frastyboy
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adult
Drugs
The drugs in this movie are so heavily used and dependent. I felt like a junky just by watching it.Only if your chidren can handle it i would let them see it.I you have any worry about your kids doing any substances do NOT let them see this movie.
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azdesertdawg
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I was moved
Does the end justify the means? In this drama I would say yes. Laz's compassion for Rae is touching and Rae's ultimate acceptance of Laz is heartwarming. An excellent drama.
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