Daddy and Them (2001) 5.7
Dark comedy where a married couple comes to the aid of a jailed uncle. Director:Billy Bob ThorntonWriter:Billy Bob Thornton |
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Daddy and Them (2001) 5.7
Dark comedy where a married couple comes to the aid of a jailed uncle. Director:Billy Bob ThorntonWriter:Billy Bob Thornton |
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Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Billy Bob Thornton | ... | ||
Laura Dern | ... | ||
Diane Ladd | ... | ||
Kelly Preston | ... | ||
Andy Griffith | ... | ||
Sandra Seacat | ... | ||
John Prine | ... | ||
Jeff Bailey | ... | ||
Jim Varney | ... | ||
Brenda Blethyn | ... | ||
Tuesday Knight | ... | ||
Walton Goggins | ... | ||
Daniel Steven DiVito | ... | ||
Jamie Lee Curtis | ... | ||
Ben Affleck | ... |
When an uncle is charged with murder, the event reverberates throughout a poor Arkansas family, including a struggling musician and his wife, her mother, her sister, and his father. Written by matt95
Filmed in Little Rock, Arkansas, this film is a languid telling of a Southern family's domestic travails. All the characters appear to be enjoying themselves most of the time, except Ben Affleck and Jamie Lee Curtis. And John Prine, who seems to be enjoying himself all the time.
Prine's gravelly voice is a treat. Wait for the credits to roll and you will finally get to hear him sing ("In Spite of Ourselves"just right for this film).
The soundtrack is stunning, especially the acoustic "Dixie," soft and reflective, strummed while Billy Bob reflects on himself.
Don't miss the director's commentary. Billy Bob Thornton adds quite a bit of insight and detail to each scene.
Pour a glass of wine, build a fire, and enjoy.