I hate writing reviews but this movie was so awesome, so moving. It's an old man coming home to make some sort of peace with himself. It's a young man struggling to break free of a dysfunctional family and make something of himself.
'Lone Star' is still my favorite Kris Kristofferson movie but 'Bloodworth' is right next to it. I will watch again and likely again. Kris was amazing as Bloodworth. I was reminded of KK's portrayal of Sheriff Charlie Wade in 'Lone Star' when E. F. Bloodworth talked tough with his son Brady Bloodworth on account of the facial expressions. They weren't exact to the Wade character but really close. You could tell E. F. Bloodworth was a tough man who took no crap. That's all!!

This is a tough movie to review. On the good side, the acting is really phenomenal. It gives the top billing to either Kris Kristofferson or Val Kilmer but they're more supporting cast than main characters of this film. The journey really centers on Fleming Bloodworth portrayed aptly by Reece Thompson. Not a spectacular performance, but not one that gets in the way of the story. Hilary Duff plays a captivating role as his love interest. W. Earl Brown (formerly of Deadwood) gives an electric performance in a not-so-nice role. Kilmer manages to wear a cowboy hat and talk in an accent and not remind us of his role of Doc Holiday in Tombstone (which was amazing). Dwight Yoakam continues to amaze me with his ability to give incredible "reality" to his performances. I think he may be one of the most under-rated actors ever (see Slingblade and tell me otherwise!).

This film is, at its core, a coming of age picture. The problem is that it's set amidst a family tragedy that I don't ever feel is solved. When cut deeper, we're left with a lead character who really for no logical reason or reason we can see and experience comes of age and moves on. This is one of those films that will neither uplift you or really evoke all that much emotion from you, so if you're looking for that, look elsewhere. If you're just looking for something to pop on and zone out to, you might not be disappointed.

The single dvd has some great wonderful special features. Good music. Good acting. Interesting story.

I have seen this disc at the store for awhile but I didn't bother as I'm not a huge fan of Kristoferson. That being said, WOW. I was knocked on my ass by the entire cast, writing, cinematography, everything.
I have never seen Reece Thompson before. I am gonna be on the lookout for this kid in years to come. He's the youngest of the Bloodworth clan. Dwight Yokam, Val Kilmer, Hilary Duff, W. Earl Conroy, Kris Krisoferson & more round out the cast of immediate family & those who become so. Rural Tennessee is brought to life in this hard scrabble story. You truly can believe all of these actors/musicians lived this life. The overall tone is "Roll with the punches". W. Earl tells Reece, "You think you're better than your station." As if W. Earl cant do better & has lived his life in such a way, that anyone in the family who tries for more should be taken down. And he tries.
What people will do to get out of one hell for one they hope will be a little better. Brings them joy & happiness. How they either dig themselves deeper , try to climb out or just lay down & die. As I've said before & will again. The difference between a hole in the ground & a grave is whether or not you're standing up. That sums up this movie for me.
Enjoy.

I thought overall a good movie. Kris Kristofferson's part was small and I thought maybe more music. Got the movie because he was in it and didn't know much about it.

A really good movie. It may take a true Southerner to understand it but it's still a great movie

Exactly what I wanted. I really like the movie.

Totally confusing.