If anyone wants to see great acting, directing,editing, and casting,they should see this movie. Faultless acting throughout but especially brilliant performance by Billy Bob Thornton. Had this movie had a bigger box office, then he would have gotten at least a nomination, as well as the movie getting a "Best Picture" nomination. The movie starts out in low key where many might stop watching. But the movie has a kind of addictive quality as familiarization with the characters takes hold. Great example of the quality of movie that Hollywood can make when box office isn't the prime goal.