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March 29, 2008
Eve's Bayou (1997)
Should I see it?
Yes.



Normally I'd rather clean the inside of an oven with my tongue than sit through a film with a child actor in the lead role. Most child actors are as a pleasant as drinking tepid lye on a warm summer day. Jurnee Smolett's performance in this film overwhelmed my open hostility towards child actors. If the world was a fair place, young Jurnee's performance as a troubled girl who watches her family disintegrate in 1962 Louisiana would have won her a best actress nod from the academy. She makes this film and she's got plenty of competition. The whole cast from Lynn Whitefield, to Samuel L. Jackson to Meagan Good all provide brilliant efforts that mesh together beautifully. Writer/Director Kasi Lemmons (The Caveman's Valentine) has done more acting in the past few years. This is a shame. She is clearly a talented filmmaker and I'd love to see more from her.

I strongly recommend this movie. It is intelligently written, perfectly acted and quite satisfying. Please note: those who are sensitive to sexual content and violence may find some scenes upsetting. If you don't mind these issues, knock yourself out - this often overlooked film is worth your time.


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