Heartbroken loner, farmer and bluesman Lazarus (Samuel L. Jackson) rescues the nymphomanic young Rae (Christina Ricci) who has been beaten and left to die by her boyfriend Ronnie (Justin Timberlake) as he leaves for the Army.
In his attempt to rehabilitate and protect Rae from herself, Lazarus uses a long, heavy chain to keep her in his rural home and yard. Some pretty dramatic and touching scenes revolve around that chain.
Can these two tragic misfits find redemption by what they learn from each other?
Also appearing are S. Epatha Merkerson, John Cothran Jr., David Banner, Neimus K. Williams.
Some really fine blues in this film.
Written and directed by Craig Brewer.
Run time: 1 hour, 56 minutes
Rated R for strong sexual content, language, some violence and drug use.
My personal rating: B+
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