I liked it but this movie is not for everyone.

Rating: 7/10 (6 March 2007)

This is a quirky or strange type of movie that will not appeal to the mass audience. The movie is about a poor white girl (Christina Ricci) from the South, somewhere in Tennessee I think, who is a nymphomaniac. Due to certain circumstances, she ends up on the road beaten up and unconscious. A black man (Samuel Jackson) finds her and takes her into his house. From there, they develop a strange relationship where they both try to help each other from their personal demons.
When I saw the trailer and read the story about this movie, I thought, "oh well...another crappy movie." However, the movie was quite good. It certainly was different. This movie is not for everyone but then again, who knows. I think if people gave it a try, they might like it. It is gritty drama with moments that will make you laugh and perhaps cry.
I thought everyone did a good job except Justin Timberlake. He was not bad but not good either. I rate his performance as OK. I understand why they chose him. It will certainly give the movie more exposure than without him.
I also have to criticize the movie studio for the improper advertisement. If you see the trailer and the advertisement for this movie, you might think this is some sort of sadomasochistic movie involving a sex starved white female with a black man but that is far from the truth.
A good movie with an original story and an excellent acting by most of the crew---sans Justin Timberlake.