I have to apologize for not including Black Snake Moan in my top 5 films of 07. I watched it again last night and gave myself a good smacking across the face for it.

And I promise, this has nothing to do with Christini Ricci's lovely part in it. Well maybe a little.. but still, her naughty character aside. It really is more than Ricci tied to a chain, taken prisoner by Jackson. I was really impressed with the story, acting, and of course, the role music plays in re-invigorating the characters. From Jackson digging out his old trusty guitar and getting his groove back, to Ricci finding she has a beautiful song inside herself, it's the sort of tale that reminds me why music fascinates me. It's not just entertainment. It has the power to be a transformative thing.

Plus Jackson did a real good job. I'd dare say it was his best performance since Pulp Fiction. Which isn't much of a surprise considering he had to make up for Snakes On A Plane somehow.