It's funny, James Taylor used to write the kind of songs that use language of the deep south , I loved that type of phraseology..... something so lovely and simple.
Thornton's transformation is still mind-blowing. Doesn't look like him, doesn't sound like him... flawless acting job. No prosthetics, no special fx. Brilliant film.
Absolutely. I see Karl as a whole real person, completely separate from BBT. That doesn’t happen often with roles, not quite in this way. BBT created this gorgeous character seemingly from something outside himself. As many times as I watch it, which is every other year or so, I never see anyone but Karl. This is truly one of my top two fave films ever made. And because I grew up in the south and knew people similar to him and the other characters, it likely hits me in a different way than it hits people who grew up elsewhere.
What's really funny is the haircut. There is an interview on Conan where he explains a funny story about the hair. Look it up. "Conan Slingblade interview thorton" Should be easy
@Alicemudgarden90Lived in South Carolina for over sixty years. We notice that northern transplants have a noticeably different walk and faster pace when they first move down here. A few years in the heat and humidity and they learn why we tend to take it easy and move at a slower pace. It's not as noticeable now as it used to be before air conditioning was common. I was 13 when we got our first window fan. LOL I had moved out and started my family when my father bought their first window air conditioner. We had two channels on our TV and it was in black and white. I didn't owned a color TV until several years after leaving home. When I was a kid everything was closed on Sunday. Back then you had very few choices in occupations. If you had land you farmed. If not, you went to work in the textile mill, grocery store, or pumped gas at the service stations.
Tuat kid grew up to have more problems when he got kicked out of multiple schools then got sent to live with his REAL daddy in Tokyo. He learned how to drift and work on cars
This was the first movie I'd ever seen Billy Bob Thornton in. Had never even seen a picture of him. Imagine my shock when I saw what he really looked AND sounded like shortly after this. 🤔🤣
You ain't never been in Georgia none then. We have our own words and sayings. A lot of the things carl says in this movie is spot on but we have 10x more sayings. My papaw was a mountain man and it took me years to understand what he was saying and when i got old enough to, i just wanted to hear him talk all day.
This movie will always have a special place in my heart. 🖤 It's a complete masterpiece. It will make you smile, laugh and cry. Full of raw talent and emotion.
I use the RUclips clip "Omni" from this soundtrack to relax to so I don';t pull a Carl...haha This movie is very Special to me, and Billy Bob's acting was an incredible acheivement.
You ain't kidding. Movies these days are seriously shit. That's not just me being grumpy now that I'm 30 either. I love almost all genre of movies from black and white 40s to about the year 2010. There were plenty of greats. Everything since then has been pretty bad and tbh movies were on a bad decline since around the time the 90s ended. Now they're unwatchable. Nothing but stale PC superheroes and rinse and repeat romantic "comedies." It's a shame really but at least we always have classics like this one!
@@Rmoose369 right?! Like wouldn’t it be great if they could make a racist bigoted hero that makes fun of stereotypes? That’s the world I one day want to live in 👍🏽
"There were these two fellers going to the bathroom off a bridge. One says the water's cold, and the other one says the water's deep. I believe one of em's from Arkansas. Get it?"
I've heard many slang terms for mental institutions but until this movie, I had never heard "nervous hospital" before. I was a lot younger when this movie came out so when Carl said it the first time, it made me laugh, but it stuck with me over the years. I now live fairly close to a mental institution in my state. Every time I drive by the main entrance, I instantly hear Carl's voice saying "nervous hospital". It's much nicer than some of the other derogatory terms I heard growing up...
I've watched this movie more times than I could count. Also watching it with the audio commentary on helps you learn a whole lot about how he made this movie and a lot of other things he has to say. BBT is a genius! One of the best if not the best independent movie I've ever watched.
@@justanotheryoutuber1997 You'll never catch me fuckin saying "African American". Such a shitty term. It's more racist honestly because it's implying all black people in America are African, which is certainly not true.
It’s inspiring how Lucas’ life turns around after this interaction. Stands up to Doyle; becomes Karl’s starting quarterback just a few years later in Texas; and almost leads the team to a state championship. Truly incredible.
I think he could have gone to the NFL if it wasn’t for him getting into that race at the construction area. Then when his mom sent him to Japan and he got into rice burners and drifting all hope was lost.
I lived about 20 miles or so from Lucas Black. He's from Speake, Al and I lived in Danville. His accent is as natural as it gets. A lot of people I grew up around talked similar to Billy Bob does in this movie but mostly like Lucas.
@Ronald H haha for sure. This part in particular. It's dark when he casually says "I killed abunch of folks awhile back" and the kid doesn't even bat an eye making it funny.
Saw this in the theater when it first came out. I thought it was a horror movie bc of the title. Was pleasantly surprised how good it was. Have watched it, prob 20 times since.
"I killed some people a while back"...that is some heavy stuff to lay on a kid...especially one that showed ypu exactly where he lives. And yet, Frank showed no fear or judgement, just an honest curiosity and gratefullness towards Carl.
My grandma's brother got put in the nervous hospital for a spell. He was kind of a drifter. Kept himself to himself. The kinda guy you'd see in the corner of a dive bar, wearing a twenty year old suit, drinking alone. From what I was told, he got into a fight, pulled his switchblade, stabbed a guy in the arm. My grandad knew the judge, pulled some sort of strings, got him in the nervous hospital instead of jail.
Me too...I remember watching Kung-Fu theater on WPIX-11 on Sat after cartoons were over...or Clash of the Titans, Godzilla, or some obtuse horror movie from the 70s 0r 80s...those were the days.
My favorite line from one of my favorite movies. " I studied on killing you. Studied on it quite a bit. But I reckon there ain't no need for it if all you're gonna do is sit there in that chair. You'll be dead soon enough and the world 'll be shut of ya."
Until you actually do, then the realities and difficulties of the situation sit in. Nice place to visit but living there sucks. My parents live in a smaller town in Arkansas than this, less than 2K people there. Great to visit but glad to not have to permanently stay.
“I ain’t got no place to set em down.”
So simple, so honest.
It's funny, James Taylor used to write the kind of songs that use language of the deep south , I loved that type of phraseology..... something so lovely and simple.
So beautiful.
Thornton's transformation is still mind-blowing. Doesn't look like him, doesn't sound like him... flawless acting job. No prosthetics, no special fx. Brilliant film.
What's really amazing is how he looks most of the time, because this is the way he really is.
Absolutely. I see Karl as a whole real person, completely separate from BBT. That doesn’t happen often with roles, not quite in this way. BBT created this gorgeous character seemingly from something outside himself. As many times as I watch it, which is every other year or so, I never see anyone but Karl. This is truly one of my top two fave films ever made. And because I grew up in the south and knew people similar to him and the other characters, it likely hits me in a different way than it hits people who grew up elsewhere.
Lots of makeup
and he put something in his mouth to
push his jaw out like that.
@@v4v819No he didn't, he's making his face do that. Watch the interview where he makes the same exact face
What's really funny is the haircut.
There is an interview on Conan where he explains a funny story about the hair.
Look it up.
"Conan Slingblade interview thorton"
Should be easy
"Well, are you well?"
"I reckon I feel alright"
Sums up life right about there
TheWholeSystemisFckd yep that's my life right there
Yeah, I reckon I fell alright too, however something might make me snap.
Southern since a baby, born in Nashville, Tn. It's got its good and its bad points, but yeah, you're right. We're all about being chilled out.
😄
@Alicemudgarden90Lived in South Carolina for over sixty years. We notice that northern transplants have a noticeably different walk and faster pace when they first move down here. A few years in the heat and humidity and they learn why we tend to take it easy and move at a slower pace. It's not as noticeable now as it used to be before air conditioning was common. I was 13 when we got our first window fan. LOL I had moved out and started my family when my father bought their first window air conditioner. We had two channels on our TV and it was in black and white. I didn't owned a color TV until several years after leaving home.
When I was a kid everything was closed on Sunday. Back then you had very few choices in occupations. If you had land you farmed. If not, you went to work in the textile mill, grocery store, or pumped gas at the service stations.
"I can help ya tote it if I don't give out first." I don't know why, but I really like that line.
Arright den.
Thought he said "tow"
That ain't nothing but southern talk.
@@CallmeJeffy1 I think it's just the accent. I heard tote. I suppose both work In the context
@@chimchu3232 he said tote
Ever notice how the kid brings out the best in Karl. He feels the most comfortable around him. Great movie.
Just a few years later he was the star quarterback in a loaded Odessa Permian football team
Tuat kid grew up to have more problems when he got kicked out of multiple schools then got sent to live with his REAL daddy in Tokyo. He learned how to drift and work on cars
@@mofomoco That kids Lucas Black the famous actor, married and very religious.
Billy Bob completely changed character to the point that I constantly forgot it was him playing the part...a real actor.
This was the first movie I'd ever seen Billy Bob Thornton in. Had never even seen a picture of him. Imagine my shock when I saw what he really looked AND sounded like shortly after this. 🤔🤣
This was the first Thornton movie I ever seen and was convinced he actually talked like that
@@DavidMiller-uo6cs No typecasting for Billy Bob.
@@DavidMiller-uo6cs fact
Now I feel like-ah havin’ some French fried pertaterrrs hmmmmmm
The dialog is intoxicating, can watch this over and over.
Mmm hmmm
I love hearing the little boy talk as well
He's a great actor.
@Dehydrated Water he is from Alabama 😁👍
@Dehydrated Water Yep it's his real accent
I lived 20 miles from where he grew up. That's his natural accent. He's from Speake Al.
He’s amazing in All The Pretty Horses. That was an fantastic movie.
He's pretty good at drifting, too.
The simpleness of their conversations and relationship is Astounding! I saw this movie on Netflix about a month ago. LOVE IT!
Dammit Netflix took it down I have to see this!
YOU GOT ANY BISCUITS IN THERE FOR SALE?
Just love how Carl never sugar coats anything. "I killed some folks quite a while back" 🤣
At that point most people would be like, "welp, I think I got it from here, pal. Thank you for your kindness."
Hey it’s me!, your scumbag dad!, today we will play a prank on one of dads friends!
Sugar coating something like killing makes it seem worse
"
Killed him!"
That’s because he’s not right in the head
I just watched this movie for the first time last night. One of the best movies I've ever watched.
Nervous hospital. ....brilliant.
I reckon I feel alright.
I reckon he ain't the nervous type. *mmm hmm*
You ain't never been in Georgia none then. We have our own words and sayings. A lot of the things carl says in this movie is spot on but we have 10x more sayings. My papaw was a mountain man and it took me years to understand what he was saying and when i got old enough to, i just wanted to hear him talk all day.
@@BannedSports must be great memories
@@BannedSports true enough about Georgia, but the movie is set and filmed in Arkansas.
The absolute best movie ever to be put on film. PERIOD!!!
Disagree. Terrific movie, but that honor belongs to The Godfather.
@@Megathorn23 the Godfather is an excellent movie.
I love the music in this movie. It goes so perfectly with every scene.
I want to know which track this is
@@johnc1280 the song is “The One I Love” by Daniel Lanois off of his “My Music for Billy Bob” album.
@@Bluemgwes wow. Thanks!!
The country boy’s acting is so natural, down to earth
Lucas Black
just like every southern kid, simple minded and strong as bull
This movie will always have a special place in my heart. 🖤 It's a complete masterpiece. It will make you smile, laugh and cry. Full of raw talent and emotion.
I can't wait to get it in the mail
I use the RUclips clip "Omni" from this soundtrack to relax to so I don';t pull a Carl...haha This movie is very Special to me, and Billy Bob's acting was an incredible acheivement.
Now I feel like-ah havin’ some French fried pertaterrrs hmmmmmm
This is back when Hollywood still made movies .. Thornton should've gotten an Oscar.
@JBone Philly Indeed he did .. I just learned that a few days ago .. well COOL!
You ain't kidding. Movies these days are seriously shit. That's not just me being grumpy now that I'm 30 either. I love almost all genre of movies from black and white 40s to about the year 2010. There were plenty of greats. Everything since then has been pretty bad and tbh movies were on a bad decline since around the time the 90s ended. Now they're unwatchable. Nothing but stale PC superheroes and rinse and repeat romantic "comedies." It's a shame really but at least we always have classics like this one!
@@Rmoose369 right?! Like wouldn’t it be great if they could make a racist bigoted hero that makes fun of stereotypes? That’s the world I one day want to live in 👍🏽
This isn't a Hollywood movie...
@Jose Pineda ... Sounds like you need a diaper change. Catering to your moronic BS is why H'weird now sucks beyond.
One of the greatest acting performances of all time... Carl, um hum...
"It ain't got no gas in it" one of my favorite lines of the movie. Sling Blade is a classic for me I'll always love it.
For sure just like "and Doyle says you might want to call an ambulance,or a hurst" is a good one too
"Watcha got in there, warsh?" has to be Top-100 all-time.
@@jasonmichael3676 sacks of warsh
"There were these two fellers going to the bathroom off a bridge. One says the water's cold, and the other one says the water's deep. I believe one of em's from Arkansas. Get it?"
Alright den
This was an astonishing film.
It was enchanting and disturbing.
This movie was so tragic but also beautiful. Some people may not understand it. Broke my heart but it is a wonderful experience!
Now I feel like-ah havin’ some French fried pertaterrrs hmmmmmm
I feel like I understand it alright. Mmhmm.
I saw this movie in theaters back in 1997, it's my all time favorite of Billy Bob Thornton. Well acting
👍🙂🎥 I'm 47 now.
All the actors were superb in this film, and the music was great too.
"I never was no count at it...never did get picked fer it"
"You can come play with us... because we ain't no good neither"
Utter Masterpiece!😭
I love how Karl refers to the institution he was in as "the nervous hospital."
Well that is a slang term for those places
I've heard many slang terms for mental institutions but until this movie, I had never heard "nervous hospital" before. I was a lot younger when this movie came out so when Carl said it the first time, it made me laugh, but it stuck with me over the years. I now live fairly close to a mental institution in my state. Every time I drive by the main entrance, I instantly hear Carl's voice saying "nervous hospital". It's much nicer than some of the other derogatory terms I heard growing up...
@@nberrypatch02 nut house, looney bin, puzzle factory, etc 😂😂😂
@@somnuswaltz5586
Nut hut was always my favorite.
@@negativeindustrial lmao
One of the greatest movies and characters ever.
Karl was the sanest character’s in the movie- set apart the ones really walking this planet right now. 😂🤔
lucas was adorable in this movie and he is still one of my favorite actors.
He was and still is 😊I like 😊his voice
Incredible actor. His RUclips channel is awesome too. Would love to fish and have a beer with that guy.
this scene perfectly captures the human decency and reverence of small town America.
Arkansas
It's the South.
If everyone had a heart like his the world would be a better place
I’ve watched that movie more times than I can count and never get tired of it…one of my favorite movies!!!❤️
This is legit one of my all time favorite movies. Billy Bob is amazing in this movie.
This movie will always be the realest and most talented performance of acting at its best
I've watched this movie more times than I could count. Also watching it with the audio commentary on helps you learn a whole lot about how he made this movie and a lot of other things he has to say. BBT is a genius! One of the best if not the best independent movie I've ever watched.
"They turnt me a'loose."
That's how a lot of ppl here in Eastern N.C talk lol. This is such a great movie!!
@@melissagonzalez5164 western n.c. too😂
mike rockfort "blacks"? What is this the 1950s lmao
@@justanotheryoutuber1997 You'll never catch me fuckin saying "African American". Such a shitty term. It's more racist honestly because it's implying all black people in America are African, which is certainly not true.
@@abdul.samad_23 Stay out of this, kid.
Hard to believe how old this movie is. That little kid is one of the few child stars that can actually act.
He was a great child actor for sure (he's still great, just not a child anymore)
He's Locas black.
Drift king
DAWNKEY KAWNG?
@@maxshelltrack9720 Lucas
"I keeld some folk quite a while back, they said i wasn't right in the head so they put me in a nervous hospital instead of putin' me in jail, mmh."
Schranzoslavek ha ha ha
That's about as succinct as you can put it. Economy of words. One of his strengths.
Love it
I think the music is what makes this movie so great. The acting was on par too. Great movie.
It’s inspiring how Lucas’ life turns around after this interaction. Stands up to Doyle; becomes Karl’s starting quarterback just a few years later in Texas; and almost leads the team to a state championship. Truly incredible.
This comment is great!
I think he could have gone to the NFL if it wasn’t for him getting into that race at the construction area. Then when his mom sent him to Japan and he got into rice burners and drifting all hope was lost.
@@gonzalomanriquezjr864 mhmm I reckon it's hard to tell if they drive good w'chem cars turned to the side lik'chat.
Not bad life for a Goth 😂
@@Underbottom.Sandydown Fucking hell, that was good.
I loved this movie, still listen to the beautiful music!
Sling Blade is one of those movie where if I happen across it flipping channels I always end up watching the rest of it.
I just loved this movie it just touched my heart. Billy Bob is an awesome actor and a director.
Surely his mother didn’t expect Frank to carry all that warsh home by himself 🤷🏾♂️😂🧺
No moron, she doesn't expect him to. He probably just takes it upon himself to do so. Something you wouldn't ever know about
Mmm. I reckon she did, hmph.
"I can help you tote it if I don't give out first". That's what I tell myself everyday! Lol
Billy does such an amazing job on this one!
Man why dont I own this movie? It's a master piece of character
LOL u can Stream Or Watch it anywhere. Or get the DVD for $5 from Wally
Properly is theft!
I lived about 20 miles or so from Lucas Black. He's from Speake, Al and I lived in Danville. His accent is as natural as it gets. A lot of people I grew up around talked similar to Billy Bob does in this movie but mostly like Lucas.
Karl is the best!! Very kind and loving 🥰 a gentle soul. Loved John Ritter in the film also.....it’s a shame he’s no longer with us. R.I.P John🌹🕊
So gentle that he killed two people LOL.
He brutall murdered his Mom and the man she was sleeping with.
This is one of those movies that's hilarious and pitiful at the same time. lol
If you're the guy getting that part down the middle it's pretty sad. Hmm
Dark. Funny. Heart warming. Like life. Makes u think. What's important.
@Ronald H haha for sure. This part in particular. It's dark when he casually says "I killed abunch of folks awhile back" and the kid doesn't even bat an eye making it funny.
I wouldn't say pitiful!! Too Oscar worthy...guess ur too judgmental for it!!!!
@@INFJ2 lol ok Karen. I meant the movie is sad not bad. Way to put words in my mouth. Your name would be Unicorn Lover.
and in an amazing turn of events Karl would go on to coach him in football at Permian
😂😂😂😂 that is so true
Ooohhhhhh shiiiiiiiit lol. Amazing comeback story 😂
OMG you're right
"Mister, don't you never lay another hand on that boy. You understand me?"
Gump has nothing on dude.
andrew thompson Their both are legendary in their own right
Lies.!! Lol
Best movie ever made
andrew thompson Forrest would fuck this dude up. He was in 'Nam!
andrew thompson Image a freestyle rap battle between Bubba and Carl. That would be cool as fuck 😎
The music goes real good with Karl's walk.
For anyone wanting to know, the song is “The One I Love” by Daniel Lanois off of his “My Music for Billy Bob” album.
@@Bluemgwes
Interesting. I didn't know that.
Thanks 👍
@Bluemgwes Thank You Bro 👍
I love this movie so much. Especially Carl's relationship with Frank.
Great soundtrack in this movie...especially the midnight porch jam lol.
Saw this in the theater when it first came out. I thought it was a horror movie bc of the title. Was pleasantly surprised how good it was. Have watched it, prob 20 times since.
A very underated Movie. So many throw away lines, I still use today!
The acting in this movie is just second to none…
I'd forgotten what an incredible actor BBT is❤
"I killed some people a while back"...that is some heavy stuff to lay on a kid...especially one that showed ypu exactly where he lives. And yet, Frank showed no fear or judgement, just an honest curiosity and gratefullness towards Carl.
Great movie,he made a sacrifice,kill off abusive boyfriend,so boy,and mother could live in peace.Wow.
Karl made the sacrifice Frank momma wouldn't make. She was too weak and desperate for abusive man.
No....he said hed kill her if she left
I had a stepfather who was very much like Doyle Hargraves.
This movie was very difficult to watch in some scenes.
Still think its a perfect film!
Lucas still sounds the same 10 years later in ‘Tokyo Drift.’
Yes he does..lol
The movie one of the best movies ever. It will always be great
My grandma's brother got put in the nervous hospital for a spell. He was kind of a drifter. Kept himself to himself. The kinda guy you'd see in the corner of a dive bar, wearing a twenty year old suit, drinking alone.
From what I was told, he got into a fight, pulled his switchblade, stabbed a guy in the arm. My grandad knew the judge, pulled some sort of strings, got him in the nervous hospital instead of jail.
I like how the kid gets scared, but after a second trust him after Carl admitted to killing.
My bored Saturday childhood movie. The good days. Miss them
Me too...I remember watching Kung-Fu theater on WPIX-11 on Sat after cartoons were over...or Clash of the Titans, Godzilla, or some obtuse horror movie from the 70s 0r 80s...those were the days.
Some say that kid is living in Tokyo now drifting every corner that's comes his way
"Karl" is one of the most convincing character performances ever portrayed on screen. The perfect disappearing act.
"It ain't got no gas in it" 😂😂😂😂
I JUST LOVE THIS MOVIE..
It ain't got no gas in it
Brian Christenson
Glad you reiterated what was said because none of the rest of us heard him say that. Smh
When scooter was trying to get the mower started they call karl over looks inside.
I came here from "it ain't got no gas in it."
It's sad knowing that two of the five well known actors featured in this movie, John Ritter and J. T. Walsh, are no longer with us.
...and Mickey Jones! 😭
Oh poor rich people
and Brent Briscoe
@@Arjun_Kumar00 who's that?
@@rikosaikawa9024So I guess if someone has money they are no longer worth remembering?
I got a sudden urge for some of them french fried pataters. uh huh.
.
Scott Montgomery with mustard.
mhm i reckon
🍟
Don’t we all......?
Awright den.
Lucas black never lost that accent. That *is* how he talks.
I ain’t got no where to put em down 😂
I’m going to my barber tomorrow and asking for the slingblade special
Billy Bob Thornton put on an amazing performance.
🤣🤣🤣
Why you carry em around witchy?
Aint got no place to sit em down.
This little boy is just heartbreaking
Yeah that was a really good movie Billy Bob Thornton should have got an Oscar for that
IT'S AN 'INDY' hollywood DON'T LIKE BEING UPSTAGED BY LOW BUCK NOBODYS THAT ARE NOT INVITED IN.
My grandfather used to say Warsh.
I miss that man.
One of my favorite movies. I think everyone should see this at least once.
BRILLIANT PERFORMANCE.
Billy Bob's performance is ICONIC! Really mind blowing! He should have received an Oscar for sure.
One of the best movies ever made
Every fucking scene of this movie is just iconic. Absolutely legendary movie!
My favorite line from one of my favorite movies. " I studied on killing you. Studied on it quite a bit. But I reckon there ain't no need for it if all you're gonna do is sit there in that chair. You'll be dead soon enough and the world 'll be shut of ya."
Whenever I see this movie it makes me want to live a simple life in a rural town in Arkansas.
Until you actually do, then the realities and difficulties of the situation sit in. Nice place to visit but living there sucks. My parents live in a smaller town in Arkansas than this, less than 2K people there. Great to visit but glad to not have to permanently stay.
Tremendous acting...everyone in this film was excellent...well done.
Love this 1:37. An adult would've been freaked out..but kids don't judge
should have won the Oscar for this portrayal ......great acting!
Absolutely one of the best
Notice all of the empty beer bottles on the porch area. Mmmmhhhh From a Doyle. That Doyle’s in a bad way, all liquered up & what not!
Lest we not forget the amazing musical score
I can’t find this song anywhere. It’s beautiful. I want to remake with the hopes the creator will contact me
@@mcxulu9 Same.
top 10 favorite movies of all time
I absolutely love this movie.
A lot of laundry for 2 people. They should do their laundry more often haha.
Is that kid the dude from Fast and the Furious???
that is him!
exactly what i thought!
that is himmm
He reminds me of Bart Simpson
"Fast and Furious Tokoyo"
I loved the movie. People helping people in need. Thank you. 🎉😂❤
"I reckin', I feel aw right then"
The nervous hospital. Fantastic .