This is one of those films that becomes more interesting as it goes along. It's a twisted thriller, punctuated by brief bursts of violence, all concluding in a rather tragic fashion.
Bill Paxton and Billy Bob Thornton are great together as brothers Hank and Jacob, with their relationship at times reminding me of George and Lenny from Of Mice and Men.
Hank's descent into moral degradation is intriguing to watch, and under Sam Raimi's accomplished eye the direction works extremely well. It's something that accompanies the story beneficially, without being too stylistic to distract from the fascinating writing.
It's certainly something I would recommend at the end of the day.
Bill Paxton and Billy Bob Thornton are great together as brothers Hank and Jacob, with their relationship at times reminding me of George and Lenny from Of Mice and Men.
Hank's descent into moral degradation is intriguing to watch, and under Sam Raimi's accomplished eye the direction works extremely well. It's something that accompanies the story beneficially, without being too stylistic to distract from the fascinating writing.
It's certainly something I would recommend at the end of the day.