Product ReviewsSling Blade (DVD, 2005, Special Edition)

Title provides no hint of what this movie is all about

I purchased this product because I had seen the movie before and wanted to be able to see it again. This product will perhaps become a cult movie for people to take out and watch again and again every few months. The dialogue is incredible. The dialect is unique. Billy Bob Thornton takes on the character so well, it becomes difficult to keep in mind that he is who is playing Carl Childers. I like the way he talks. John Ritter also played a part that was so out of character for him that I gained a deeper respect for his ability.Read full review...

Hm, I Likes Dem DVD Easter Eggs, Mm Hm!

This is the way classic award winning films should be released on DVD. Billy Bob Thornton's classic triple-threat (starring/writing/directing)debut is an American masterpiece. With portraying life in the South without ever being patronizing or stereotypical, this film about tortured soul Karl Childers, a simple yet disturbed man coming home after 25 years of being hospitalized for the murder of his mother and her lover at the age of 12, is quite frankly one of the last great American film classics of the past fifteen years. There's no denying the acting expertise of Thornton, who worked at his craft for over ten years before finally being given the chance to show his creation to the world with his stunning transformation into the embodiment of Childers, and all without the use of today's special effect makeup or dreaded CGI. It's all Thorton, and played amazingly. It's no wonder then in 1996, he won the award for Best Adapted Screenplay ("adapted" due to his earlier 1994 short film version of Karl in "Some Folks Call It A Sling Blade") as well as being nominated that year for the Best Actor Oscar.

This new 2005 second edition DVD, is packed with mandatory new features. First, the movie itself is now 13 minutes longer (totaling 2 hours and 28 minutes long!) with additional & extended scenes that add to the film without altering the overall feel of the original. Second, the DVD's second disc is jammed packed with Bonus features ranging from a historical view of the career & life of Thornton, roundtable discussions with the majority of the film's cast (including excellent reflections by the late great John Ritter), and behind the scenes featuring Billy Bob directing the film and the amazing physical transformation he did to become Karl Childers.....

....However, that last one isn't so visibly accessible. For it's this Collector Series' DVD Easter Egg! So, I'd like to tell you how you too can access this brief yet interesting Easter Egg, here we go:

Go to Disc Two, and choose the first documentary "Mr Thornton Goes To Hollywood". At this point either select Chapter 11 "Lightnin', You're The Boss" or "Play All" and go to exactly 52:09 into the documentary. Once at that point, wait until you reach the part with John Ritter starting to explain the visual transformation of Billy Bob becoming Karl and you will see in the bottom right hand corner of your screen a silhouette of Karl sitting down facing the left. Quickly press "ENTER" on your remote to activate this button (this is the only way to get to this). Once there, you will see what Ritter was talking about, showing footage on the film's set Billy Bob physically changing into Karl right before a few takes each, lasting only about 21 seconds total. After it plays the DVD will automatically take you back to the exact point in the documentary where you left off.

This is an excellent DVD to add to anyone's library, standing proudly by other classics like "Rain Man", "Forrest Gump", and "I Am Sam". Entertaining as well as informative, this film gets better and better with repeated viewings. And this Miramax Collector's Series 2 Disc DVD finally does this film, as well as the talent of Billy Bob Thornton, justice.

Thank you for readin' I reckon, mm hm!Read full review...

Finally found it!

I looked for a long time to stream this movie but could not find it available to stream. Found this on dvd here. I had to get a DVD player to watch. Glad I did because now I am able to watch many movies I have not seen in years. This dvd was in perfect condition and a good price. Arrived quickly.Read full review...

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I have watched it about 10 times. I love it.

I reckon this movie is so entertaining mmh uh mmh uh. if you see the movie you will know why I said that. Carl talks like that through the whole movie. mmh uh mm uh Yoh have to see it and you will really enjoy it.Read full review...

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Psychotic killer with a kind heart

Sling Blade is a classic movie that is worth seeing over and over. Billy Bob Thornton actually alters his physical appearance and his voice to "become" the main character. Actors present social issues in a kind, loving way. Read full review...

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Very good movie

This movie makes you think a bit about our special needs people in the world. Such compassion for a little boy. Soo much good, in a special man. The so call smarter mean man is just awful! We need more compassion in the world ❣️Read full review...

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A must see movie

Billy Bob's best role! Excellent plot and wonderful characters.

Sling Blade

One of the all time best movies ever made. Billy Bob Thornton gave the performance of a lifetime. I watch this movie regularly and love it every time. I like the way you talk uhm huh lol.

Sling Blade dope movie

Wanted this movie in my dvd collection, but the purchase was too high...movie is old and i should jad purchase ot at a very lower price... Captain Marvel was cheaper and it came out on 2018...

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Sling Blade Billy Bob

This movie is great! We could not believe this was Billy Bob. He did a fantastic acting role. Dwight Yokum also played a great part. The little boy from Alabama was the star! The phrase,"He's funny, but not like ha ha" has stayed with us. This movie is not for Yale graduates, but is entertaining for us plain folk. Hey, we cannot all be rocket scientists. I give this movie an A+.Read full review...