Black Snake Moan

Samuel L. Jackson shines in this memorable drama as Lazarus Redd, a religious former blues musician who finds local sexpot Rae Doole (Christina Ricci) left for dead on a remote road near his house. Determined to help her, Lazarus keeps Rae chained as his "guest." But when an Iraq War veteran (Justin Timberlake) returns from duty to reclaim Rae as his lover, all of the characters must make difficult decisions about their futures. With S. Epatha Merkerson; directed by Craig Brewer. 115 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1.