First, I'll just mention that this movie was good as a movie. The acting and cinematography were quite good. That said, I'm shocked that such a film was allowed to exist back when it was released. I would be shocked to see this released even today. The graphic depictions of child sexual abuse and torture is just nauseating. It cannot be overstated how graphic this film is. It leaves almost nothing to the imagination which already is too much to bear. Again, this completely and entirely revolves around children.
I could have perhaps handled this story as a book but on film, it's crossed a boundary for me. Which I didn't actually think existed until now. It feels illegal.
I just can't recommend watching this. The film's message was crystal clear but instead of letting you find it for yourself, it shoves it down your throat and tamps it down further with a broom handle.
While I can recognize some of this film's merits, I won't ever watch it again and I would feel like a legitimately sick individual if I were to recommend it to anyone. This film makes Martyrs look like The Sound of Music.
I could have perhaps handled this story as a book but on film, it's crossed a boundary for me. Which I didn't actually think existed until now. It feels illegal.
I just can't recommend watching this. The film's message was crystal clear but instead of letting you find it for yourself, it shoves it down your throat and tamps it down further with a broom handle.
While I can recognize some of this film's merits, I won't ever watch it again and I would feel like a legitimately sick individual if I were to recommend it to anyone. This film makes Martyrs look like The Sound of Music.