When the camera fixes on the hole carved into the ground, you can feel the years of senseless neglect and cruelty. This entire scene is biblical in its spiritual weight.
I saw this at the movies when it came out. I was 25 and it blew me away. The huge sound of the music in the theater added to the intensity of the scenes.
One of the most melancholic scenes from Hollywood, depicting the life in American South. I believe Carl's manners and ethics are far superior than an average person.
it just broke my heart and...eyes got teary, the moment he opened the door of that shack that he used to live in 25 years ago, with all that junk along with the torn apart bed spread and the spring box still around that hole he used to sleep in. The music of Daniel Lanoise was spot on such a sad scene with great facial and walking impressions of Billy Bob.
Slingblade has some hilarious parts, like “It ain’t got no gas in it.” Yet for the most part, it just tears at my heart. What a great movie that should have gotten Oscar nods if not outright wins. So much better than $200 million dollar blockbusters that I forget after a few months. It’s been nearly two decades since I watched Slingblade and I still quote it, do Karl’s voice to make one of my doctor’s receptionist laugh.
This is one of the greatest movies ever made and by far one of the best acting performances I've ever seen. Only thing that pissed me off about it was Geoffrey Rush winning the Academy award over Thornton. His, (Thornton), acting and directing was absolutely amazing.
How could anyone ever forget this movie? It may have a simple story, but the deep themes are done so well. Every scene contributes to the story and the characters, not one bad scene. That's why this is a perfect movie.
The first time I watched this scene with captions on, I noticed that Robert Duvall’s incoherent rambling lines were actually captioned. I never cared much before, because it just sounds like nonsense. I feel like at a glance, it’s supposed to illustrate his dementia and feeble-mindedness in his old age. But when I read his actual lines, I can’t help but think it’s Carl’s head he’s talking about kicking in while drunk. The whole movie, we never actually know Carl’s diagnosis other than he’s mentally challenged in some way. It could have been that he was born that way. At least, that’s the most natural assumption. He even demonstrates great abilities in certain areas, similar to those with autism. But these few lines force you to consider the real possibility that Carl’s mental challenges are a result of brain injury sustained from a violent beating as a child. It makes this scene all the more saddening and heartbreaking. Maybe that was obvious to some, but I didn’t piece that together for a long time.
I think it’s a reference to Carl’s little brother that he beat to death n has been going insane (probably from dementia n whatnot too) for the last 25 years. That’s why he says later “that u shouldn’t have done that to my little brother-he would have had fun sometimes” but I could be wrong too
@@CriscDogs22 The brother that is referenced is the newborn baby that they threw out and made Carl bury while it was still alive, after they presumably aborted it somehow on their own. Any kind of beating is never referenced other than here though. It could have happened to Carl while he was only 2 or 3 years old, which would explain why he doesn't talk about it, because he doesn't remember.
@@rondorthecruel124 damn I totally forgot that!! Been too long since I watched this movie in full. Thanks for reminding me but can’t believe forgot that! Lol
I figured Carl's intellectual disability is from the years of neglect and abuse. Beatings, lack of stimulation, malnutrition. That explains why he's pretty capable in some ways.
That slow panning shot of the interior of the shed is heart shattering. After knowing how he was raised and how it affected him into adulthood, actually seeing it still there years later is so depressing. This dilapidated shack, probably in not much worse shape than when Carl was a child. Knowing he spent most of his developing years just sitting on that dirt floor. The music is perfect too. Its just so sad.
It's 2024 and they make movies today that cost tens of millions ..and they don't come close to this classic..not sure what this budget was..but it just a simple movie with great acting
This movie is so superb that Billy Bob Thornton need never direct another movie. Like Orson Welles, his place in cinema history is secure with this one masterpiece. For Robert Duvall, despite his long and brilliant career, "Tender Mercies" and "The Apostle" are the two movie classics that he will be best remembered for-----with "Lonesome Dove" making him a TV legend as well!
It's very difficult to limit this comment to a few sentences - or even sections. What an utterly electifying experience it was to watch this movie. Here in 2023, the world is busy going crazy, and while that's going on, important lessons about fatherhood, life, religion, people, culture, morals, predujice and purity that's all wrapped up into movies like this.. Gone.... Happy I was around to get the opportunity to watch it!
The soundtrack for the film was written and played by the Canadian genius Daniel Lanois. His song "The Maker" plays during the closing credits of the film.
Some people think there weren't many bad people in the "olden days." There were some. There was quite a bit of bad parenting and poverty. That's why we need social workers, so that children don't fall through the cracks.
There weren't. Compare the stuff kids are doing today, 13 year old girls stabbing their friend in the woods, the two 10 year old boys that abducted and killed and sodomized a 2 year old boy,just for the heck of it. The mother who cooked her infant in an oven...things like that didn't happen in the 50's and 60's. It would have been headline news. Now these are nearly weekly occurances.
@@Suddenlyits1960 What I said was, 'there were bad people back then.' It may be true that there were fewer wacky, depraved crimes back then. Even per capita (there are more people now). But there was also a strong "don't report/don't discuss" sentiment back then. Lots of bad things swept under the rug. Rural police departments with few good investigators. They would bow to pressure from community leaders who didn't want shame brought on "their town."
@@Suddenlyits1960 Brother, the past is no stranger to the wicked. Even in the 50s, serial killers captured the headlines, various injustices were aflame, and small acts of hatred held their silent grip, in dark corners of the country. And be mindful to separate your golden age from that before it, they endured enough poverty and war to sober a generation from crime and death.
It's a bit exaggerated. I live in the heart of the south (in a fairly small town) and I drive by mansions quite a lot. But, yes, there are definitely poor areas, just as there are in every U.S. state.
Despite A L L the years , and time passing , Carl still remembers where his little brother is buried , probably also abused . . Hard scene to stomach , knowing a A human was forced / made to sleep out in a shed , on the cold , hard ground , no warmth , no human caring , no nice words.
I simply need this piece of music in my life. The film is literally perfect. Genius. Real. The music. Everything. “That like That Doyle, that’s some good shit. Alright! Haaaawwww!”
yeah, french fried taters funny and all that but this movie is pure genius near spiritual, the acting, directing, camera shots are on a level I can't properly explain
I live in a rather small town in Indiana. There’s like maybe 5 or 6 street lights. Anyways, I love the town. Ppl are friendly, polite….everything big city’s aren’t but there are pockets of houses where there is obvious serious neglect. Ppl who when the mower stops running it’s just left right where it quit at. House n yard in complete disrepair…anything and everything by those who quit taking care of themselves or the place they call home. Sad
"Weird bullets. And you, where you go to? Then you're here. What were you? I kicked your head in 25 years ago, you're dead, I guess. Where'd you go to? I know Mother, that's kinda sad. I was drunk when I did it. What was I up to? Hmm Hmm." His dad is either in a semi-drunken stupor, or he's showing early signs of being senile and he's having conversations with people who aren't there, and it kinda sounds like he is recounting killing someone in the past.
Notice the framed painting of "The Last Supper" revealed once Carl moves to leave. From what I gather, Carl is a Christ-like figure, very pure and honest. Not an inkling of deception. Many around him surround themselves with the icons of Jesus begging for salvation yet constantly judge others. Carl is redeemed and beyond that mental prison. Plus, his name has parallels to Carl Jung, so he is also very adept at understanding the psychology of others. 🎉
Anybody in the Benton, Arkansas area know where this house is located? In the commentary, Billy Bob said it was an empty house they found on the highway.
I like to analyze the hell out of this entire scene, and one thing that sticks out: Karl goes into the house, he's heading down the hall, then he stops and looks in this one room and we hear the distorted voice of his father (I assume). Slow the video down to 0.25, it's creepy. Is there some significance about that particular area?
@@MattFNC No, because according to Karl, he saw it through the screened in porch, and in Some Folks Call it a Sling Blade, it was said to be in the kitchen.
I know this has nothing to do with Billy Bobs magnificent performance in this film but, I would love to have that ash tray next to Robert Duvall. If he says it's safe to surf this beach, it's safe to surf this beach...Uuhh Hhmmn.
"I ain't got no boy" 😂 lmfao "you ain't no kin to me" 😂 " I studied on killing you" 😂 his parents lied to him about them stories they told him lmfao 😂 😂 😂 😂
@@FromUSofA yes lmfao 😂 I find it even funnier that you ask me that 😂 but if your a sensitive person and if it makes you feel any better I will also admit that the clip is also sad...buddy !
There are people, places, and things out there right now that are identical. Hauntingly real film here. The invasive bamboo that creates a cathedral-like atmosphere around his brother's grave.
I'd say it's one of the best movies ever created...it's unforgettable and I think that's what makes a movie great
When the camera fixes on the hole carved into the ground, you can feel the years of senseless neglect and cruelty. This entire scene is biblical in its spiritual weight.
I know 😢💔
This is one dark scene . Haunting. Thornton and Duvall nailed it.
When Duval clicks his dentures ..
I had to turn my head during the grave sean , 😢
"little feller"...
one of the best movies ever made.
Absolutely heartbreaking
Sure is man.....aint no good movies or nothing on cable nowandays.
"He ought had a chance to growed up... he'd had fun sometimes"
With Carl....his bigger brother👊
This scene just slays me.......
Carl Childers: PRO-LIFE THUG.
I will never forget this movie. It stays with you
I've only seen it twice and it has stayed with me.
I never noticed before how angelically magnificent Karl is portrayed in the last scene here where he is up on that bridge.
He's on his own cross.
Some say the waters cold...
My heart broke for him , no little boy should have to go through this 😢😢😢
I saw this at the movies when it came out. I was 25 and it blew me away. The huge sound of the music in the theater added to the intensity of the scenes.
He just wanted some acknowledgement from his dad, but of course an abuser would never give that
It's fucking sad. Too many never get acknowledgment.
An generation of abusive monsters
Thats how it goes......no one ever talks someone into anything.........
One of the most melancholic scenes from Hollywood, depicting the life in American South. I believe Carl's manners and ethics are far superior than an average person.
it just broke my heart and...eyes got teary, the moment he opened the door of that shack that he used to live in 25 years ago, with all that junk along with the torn apart bed spread and the spring box still around that hole he used to sleep in. The music of Daniel Lanoise was spot on such a sad scene with great facial and walking impressions of Billy Bob.
@@FromUSofA his parents lied to him about them stories they told him lmfao 😂 😂 😂 😂"I ain't got no boy" " you ain't no kin to me" lmfao 😂 😂 😂
Superior, really?
Exaggerated to the max.
@@johnbailey-dn8hkI live at the foot hills of the Appalachian mountains northeast ga,it shore does hit home
More like life in rural America. Lots of similarities
Slingblade has some hilarious parts, like “It ain’t got no gas in it.”
Yet for the most part, it just tears at my heart.
What a great movie that should have gotten Oscar nods if not outright wins. So much better than $200 million dollar blockbusters that I forget after a few months.
It’s been nearly two decades since I watched Slingblade and I still quote it, do Karl’s voice to make one of my doctor’s receptionist laugh.
Karl’s father denies him 3 times.
The music….. it’s so good… this scene is heartbreaking….❤️❤️
This is one of the greatest movies ever made and by far one of the best acting performances I've ever seen. Only thing that pissed me off about it was Geoffrey Rush winning the Academy award over Thornton. His, (Thornton), acting and directing was absolutely amazing.
How could anyone ever forget this movie?
It may have a simple story, but the deep themes are done so well. Every scene contributes to the story and the characters, not one bad scene. That's why this is a perfect movie.
One of the best movies ever made.
Tom Hagen was NEVER really the same since parting ways with the Corleone family...☹
That damn consigliere
😂😂😂
Naw, they took away the Chevys on his NASCAR team and started racing Fords
❤❤❤ "Nice one "!
The first time I watched this scene with captions on, I noticed that Robert Duvall’s incoherent rambling lines were actually captioned. I never cared much before, because it just sounds like nonsense. I feel like at a glance, it’s supposed to illustrate his dementia and feeble-mindedness in his old age. But when I read his actual lines, I can’t help but think it’s Carl’s head he’s talking about kicking in while drunk.
The whole movie, we never actually know Carl’s diagnosis other than he’s mentally challenged in some way. It could have been that he was born that way. At least, that’s the most natural assumption. He even demonstrates great abilities in certain areas, similar to those with autism.
But these few lines force you to consider the real possibility that Carl’s mental challenges are a result of brain injury sustained from a violent beating as a child. It makes this scene all the more saddening and heartbreaking.
Maybe that was obvious to some, but I didn’t piece that together for a long time.
I think it’s a reference to Carl’s little brother that he beat to death n has been going insane (probably from dementia n whatnot too) for the last 25 years. That’s why he says later “that u shouldn’t have done that to my little brother-he would have had fun sometimes” but I could be wrong too
@@CriscDogs22 The brother that is referenced is the newborn baby that they threw out and made Carl bury while it was still alive, after they presumably aborted it somehow on their own. Any kind of beating is never referenced other than here though. It could have happened to Carl while he was only 2 or 3 years old, which would explain why he doesn't talk about it, because he doesn't remember.
@@rondorthecruel124 damn I totally forgot that!! Been too long since I watched this movie in full. Thanks for reminding me but can’t believe forgot that! Lol
Absolutely. The father killed the brother but he attempted to do the same to Carl. But Carl survived. With brain injury.
I figured Carl's intellectual disability is from the years of neglect and abuse. Beatings, lack of stimulation, malnutrition.
That explains why he's pretty capable in some ways.
That slow panning shot of the interior of the shed is heart shattering. After knowing how he was raised and how it affected him into adulthood, actually seeing it still there years later is so depressing. This dilapidated shack, probably in not much worse shape than when Carl was a child. Knowing he spent most of his developing years just sitting on that dirt floor. The music is perfect too. Its just so sad.
It's 2024 and they make movies today that cost tens of millions ..and they don't come close to this classic..not sure what this budget was..but it just a simple movie with great acting
this movie flows...not a bad scene or line...i remember being so disappointed when it ended...
This movie is so superb that Billy Bob Thornton need never direct another movie. Like Orson Welles, his place in cinema history is secure with this one masterpiece. For Robert Duvall, despite his long and brilliant career, "Tender Mercies" and "The Apostle" are the two movie classics that he will be best remembered for-----with "Lonesome Dove" making him a TV legend as well!
This movie feels dated in all the right ways.
Like when I dated your xister
Mmmhhh
@@mrzip3206sister*
@@mrzip3206 what's an xister? do you mean sister?
It's very difficult to limit this comment to a few sentences - or even sections.
What an utterly electifying experience it was to watch this movie. Here in 2023, the world is busy going crazy, and while that's going on, important lessons about fatherhood, life, religion, people, culture, morals, predujice and purity that's all wrapped up into movies like this.. Gone.... Happy I was around to get the opportunity to watch it!
The Soundtrack alone is a masterpiece
Haunting
The soundtrack for the film was written and played by the Canadian genius Daniel Lanois. His song "The Maker" plays during the closing credits of the film.
You know you’re in Arkansas when you see a tin roof
Some people think there weren't many bad people in the "olden days." There were some. There was quite a bit of bad parenting and poverty. That's why we need social workers, so that children don't fall through the cracks.
Maybe, or maybe not..Aint no guarantee just because high paid shrinks come to visit...
There weren't. Compare the stuff kids are doing today, 13 year old girls stabbing their friend in the woods, the two 10 year old boys that abducted and killed and sodomized a 2 year old boy,just for the heck of it. The mother who cooked her infant in an oven...things like that didn't happen in the 50's and 60's. It would have been headline news. Now these are nearly weekly occurances.
@@Suddenlyits1960 What I said was, 'there were bad people back then.' It may be true that there were fewer wacky, depraved crimes back then. Even per capita (there are more people now). But there was also a strong "don't report/don't discuss" sentiment back then. Lots of bad things swept under the rug. Rural police departments with few good investigators. They would bow to pressure from community leaders who didn't want shame brought on "their town."
@@Suddenlyits1960 Brother, the past is no stranger to the wicked. Even in the 50s, serial killers captured the headlines, various injustices were aflame, and small acts of hatred held their silent grip, in dark corners of the country. And be mindful to separate your golden age from that before it, they endured enough poverty and war to sober a generation from crime and death.
What? There was tons of bad people all throughout time even worse people
This movie is so deep....
.....and cold....
I don't think another live has ever depicted the intensity of huge poverty in America as Sling Blade did.
It's a bit exaggerated. I live in the heart of the south (in a fairly small town) and I drive by mansions quite a lot. But, yes, there are definitely poor areas, just as there are in every U.S. state.
He loved his brother so much.
......he weren't no bigger than a squirrel....watchu talkin 'bout?...
Despite A L L the years , and time passing ,
Carl still remembers where his little brother is buried , probably also abused .
.
Hard scene to stomach ,
knowing a A human was forced / made to sleep out in a shed , on the cold , hard ground
, no warmth , no human caring , no nice words.
Incredible…… Just incredible this movie.
I simply need this piece of music in my life. The film is literally perfect. Genius. Real.
The music. Everything.
“That like That Doyle, that’s some good shit. Alright! Haaaawwww!”
Omni by Daniel Lanois, beautiful
Thank you for this. And well said. His music is also featured in the video game Red Dead Redemption II, which is how I even recognized his name!
very sad scene from the movie.. Theabuse that carl went threw very sad
It made him the man he is today...
God be ye real daddy son, God watches you everyday for always
This will be forever one of the most magic scenes in cinematic history
yeah, french fried taters funny and all that but this movie is pure genius near spiritual, the acting, directing, camera shots are on a level I can't properly explain
Robert Duvalls mouth movements in this scene always disturbed me
He was going for his gun, but he couldn't find it
Elite level movie
I’m not sure what the melody is or the music playing in the background but it’s very very melodic🥲
Beautiful film
I live in a rather small town in Indiana. There’s like maybe 5 or 6 street lights. Anyways, I love the town. Ppl are friendly, polite….everything big city’s aren’t but there are pockets of houses where there is obvious serious neglect. Ppl who when the mower stops running it’s just left right where it quit at. House n yard in complete disrepair…anything and everything by those who quit taking care of themselves or the place they call home. Sad
Sad Story pulls my heart strings I hate to see someone get put through that situation
"Weird bullets. And you, where you go to? Then you're here. What were you? I kicked your head in 25 years ago, you're dead, I guess. Where'd you go to? I know Mother, that's kinda sad. I was drunk when I did it. What was I up to? Hmm Hmm."
His dad is either in a semi-drunken stupor, or he's showing early signs of being senile and he's having conversations with people who aren't there, and it kinda sounds like he is recounting killing someone in the past.
I think that had he been raised right he’d been ok
Notice the framed painting of "The Last Supper" revealed once Carl moves to leave. From what I gather, Carl is a Christ-like figure, very pure and honest. Not an inkling of deception. Many around him surround themselves with the icons of Jesus begging for salvation yet constantly judge others. Carl is redeemed and beyond that mental prison. Plus, his name has parallels to Carl Jung, so he is also very adept at understanding the psychology of others. 🎉
I also noticed the sun shining on his mouth only while speaking to his dad. Meaning his word is bond.
My dad has passed, we were estranged, so our confrontation was via email. At least I got some closure 👍
Just when you think the acting masterclass can't get any better, Robert Duvall shows up.
Anybody in the Benton, Arkansas area know where this house is located? In the commentary, Billy Bob said it was an empty house they found on the highway.
Its on the corner of elm street and some other street....
@@mysterfrosty Elm Street? Huh, yeah, I imagine Freddy Krueger's house would look something like this
Come back to this movie a lot. Billy Bob's masterpiece. I belive Daniel Lanois did the soundtrack.
Amazing film
I haven’t seen the whole movie but I like Dwight Yokam in it even though he played an idiot. I reckon some people can’t spell his name right
This movie speaks on so many levels of the Bible. Outstanding!!
There are so many dilapidated homes along the road and I wonder, who lives in some of them?
My God, there’s the hole he slept in… This is getting me in my feelers… Damn…
So VERY strong in so many ways....
I feel your pain ❤
1996 SLING BLADE
Very good movie, if you haven't seen it yet you should
I studied on it too Carl....quiet a bit.
Haunting.
Lights still on after all those years,common ni!
Powerful scene @ 4:07
Jonathan Frakes did an amazing job directing this movie.
Frakes was involved with Sling Blade? I thought Billy Bob was the director.
According to imdb billy Bob was the director
@@bobbybackpain Yep. Frakes is amazing.
what a weird troll lol, Frakes literally had nothing to do with this movie@@terrismith9095
@@terrismith9095you've got some wires crossed in your brain
I like to analyze the hell out of this entire scene, and one thing that sticks out: Karl goes into the house, he's heading down the hall, then he stops and looks in this one room and we hear the distorted voice of his father (I assume). Slow the video down to 0.25, it's creepy. Is there some significance about that particular area?
It's probably the room where he killed his mom.
@@MattFNC No, because according to Karl, he saw it through the screened in porch, and in Some Folks Call it a Sling Blade, it was said to be in the kitchen.
The music in this scene isn't on the official soundtrack is it?
This is what we all come from
I can only imagine what a piece of work Karl's mother was. Probably worse than his father.
Not many people see the real American south.
Not to mention Bobby Duvall is in the house
Anyone know what song this is?
I know this has nothing to do with Billy Bobs magnificent performance in this film but, I would love to have that ash tray next to Robert Duvall. If he says it's safe to surf this beach, it's safe to surf this beach...Uuhh Hhmmn.
Bobby D!
😥😥😥
Very deep scene
Some say its deep......others say its cold....
Making sure that Christians seem like crazy people. Which seems to be one of the main themes coming out of movies.
They are crazy people
Is this Robert Duvall?
Yes
Yes
It’s Boo Radley
@@hanapin8464Tom Hagen
Yes
what? no Hemi Plymouth stashed away in there!?
Bite Me!
I didn’t know bamboo grows in Arkansas. 🤔
@@djavidianmx1832
That’s crazy. Thanks. 👍🏻
Bamboo grows anywhere you place it in the ground.
@@kingbaby8761
Antarctica too?
There was a big area of bamboo right outside of the burger restaurant where Karl and Vaughn ate. On Cox street in Benton Arkansas 🙂
I got an idea of where You might grow some bamboo.
What’s the name of this movie
Paddington 2.
Sling Blade
Sandstorm
Close Encounters
I’m your boy
My comment was removed for what?
I thought this was the movie not clips of it! Wow what a let down
?😂
where can i find sling blade free?
You want a Sling Blade you gotta pay for it!!
U r not do that to me.
Bite me if u continue to ignore me. Tuber over lords. Read Agnes grey. As I said bite me.
"I ain't got no boy" 😂 lmfao "you ain't no kin to me" 😂 " I studied on killing you" 😂 his parents lied to him about them stories they told him lmfao 😂 😂 😂 😂
buddy, did you find the clip so funny?
😶
wtf?
@@FromUSofA yes lmfao 😂 I find it even funnier that you ask me that 😂 but if your a sensitive person and if it makes you feel any better I will also admit that the clip is also sad...buddy !
@@MosquitoHater wtf what ????? 😂
Larry B and his Ilk B da Bomb 💣 😍 🙌 ✨️ ❤️ 💕 💣 😍 🙌 ✨️ ❤️ 💕 💣 😍 🙌 ✨️
i think hes the hand of god
This isn't Frailty
There are people, places, and things out there right now that are identical. Hauntingly real film here.
The invasive bamboo that creates a cathedral-like atmosphere around his brother's grave.
Looks like my house
Shit is hilarious
Imagine it without that loud annoying back track. Silent with normal sound
Ok tiny nobody from the internet who never created anything