Kind of torn on this one. It was well done with fine performances, but the gender politics of it were a little reactionary. It seemed to come down to: "Woman with daddy issues becomes a slut. Needs a new spiritual daddy-surrogate to chain her up in o... (read more) Kind of torn on this one. It was well done with fine performances, but the gender politics of it were a little reactionary. It seemed to come down to: "Woman with daddy issues becomes a slut. Needs a new spiritual daddy-surrogate to chain her up in order to become good."

Kinda torn on this one. It was well done with fine performances, but the gender politics of it were a little reactionary. It seemed to come down to: "Woman with daddy issues becomes a slut. Needs a new spiritual daddy-surrogate to chain her up in ord... (read more) Kinda torn on this one. It was well done with fine performances, but the gender politics of it were a little reactionary. It seemed to come down to: "Woman with daddy issues becomes a slut. Needs a new spiritual daddy-surrogate to chain her up in order to become good."

Sexy and entertaining movie about putting your desires aside for the greater good.

I thought it sounded stupid when I first heard about it, still have no desire to watch it.

This is definitely also among my most favourite movies of all time! Loved Samuel L. Jackson - who knew he could sing the blues?? And of course Christina Ricci looks her absolute best! Very powerful.

Although it looks like a dirty movie, and parts of it were, it presented many good moral values..

Pretty powerful movie.
Loved it!

An absurdly jarring collection of archetypal characters in miserable circumstances with a resolution that feels forced and tacked on.

It may pull you into the tent with a promise of hoochie-koochie girls, but it delivers a rousing sermon on faith, hope and charity before it lets you back out again.

The South isn't just in Craig Brewer's heart but underneath his fingernails as well.

I loved the picture's tabloid energy and heart.

Oh lordy, when the music stops, this movie needs a respirator.