Actor Antonio Banderas directs his wife, Melanie Griffith, in this off beat black comedy. Dramatic sub plot keeps this satire on a roll. An abused Alabama housewife and mother of seven brakes free of her controlled situation by severing her husbands head with an electric carving knife. She ends up traveling with his head in a hat box, as she motors her way to California to become an actress.
Meanwhile back home, her favorite nephew(Lucas Black)has become a nationwide hero from being caught up in social and racial unrest. The sheriff, played by singer Meat Loaf, is the towns supreme bigot and also proves to be a blackmailer.
Although a wee bit on the absurd side, this comedic drama is touching and redeeming. A few familiar faces that add texture to this fast moving flick are Rod Steiger, Robert Wagner and Fanny Flagg.
Meanwhile back home, her favorite nephew(Lucas Black)has become a nationwide hero from being caught up in social and racial unrest. The sheriff, played by singer Meat Loaf, is the towns supreme bigot and also proves to be a blackmailer.
Although a wee bit on the absurd side, this comedic drama is touching and redeeming. A few familiar faces that add texture to this fast moving flick are Rod Steiger, Robert Wagner and Fanny Flagg.