Fun flick

Rating: 8/10 (21 March 2012)

Samuel L. Jackson is Lazarus, a religious fanatic, a farmer, and a blues guitarist who is bitter over his wifes recent affair with his brother. He meets Rae(Christina Ricci), an insatiable young woman and a drug addict. Her boyfriend Ronnie(Justin Timberlake) goes away on military duty and Rae is assaulted by his best friend and left on the side of the road badly beaten. Lazarus picks up the unconscious girl and takes her home. He chains her to a radiator and informs the wild child that he is going to save her soul. He clothes, feeds and plays guitar for his captive young audience.
Ricci is vulnerable and, as a plus, sometimes naked during the proceedings. As for Jackson, he shows himself to be a talented bluesman as he sings at a bar with real integrity. The entire soundtrack is awesome. Black Snake Moan is a fun ride.