Sling Blade(1996)- User Reviews

Although at times it's hard to believe it, you will be happy. That is the message that the low-IQ former 30-year institution man had for an important boy in his life. Released from an institution after thirty years, Karl Childers has to once again …more»

Pretty slowly paced at times but this drama has become better each time ive seen it with billy bob thortons awesome acclaimed performance is one of the best I have ever seen on screen, as he plays mentally diabled man Karl who has just been released from …more»

"... is one of the best movies from 1996. Billy Bob Thornton gave an incredible performance. This is an extremely compelling film that has tremendous acting."more»

Billy Bob Thorton is first rate as Karl, a retarded man with a violent past. Years earlier, Karl killed his mother and lover with a sling blade when he caught them, and has spent years in a "nervous hospital" (mental asylum). Released back into …more»

Not for those who care more about special effects than a story and acting, or people who think that cereal is spelled cerial.more»

Karl is a savior. He protects those in need. He cares as a man should. Karl has a heart of gold. He doesn't bother with other people's issues, until it begins to interveen in his life. Karl, like most, knows the difference in right and wrong. …more»

Billy Bob Thorton invented his own style in moviemaking and the outcoming is neither overwhelming or disappointing. Sling Blade's depth is so deep and the acting is so devine that it never slows down and the entertaining screenplay is fully attention …more»

I saw this movie tonight and I was astounded. Thornton completely got into character, his acting rocketed this film into being a genuine classic. Karl, a lovable, unlikely, unorthodox hero tries to get his troubled (to say the least) life back together. …more»

Billy Bob Thornton makes his directorial debut with Sling Blade, an unusual film but an unusual hero. Carl is an ex-murderer who's spent all his life in an asylum due to being mentally retarded. He goes home at long last to encounter a boy whom …more»

I really enjoyed this movie. The acting in this movie was oscar award quality.The movie had meaning to it. Such as being genuine, and to help others. My favorite characters were the guy with the mental disability and the step father.more»