Karla (2006)

Réalisateur:

Joel Bender

Scénaristes:

Joel Bender (writer)
Manette Rosen (co-writer)

Date de sortie:

20 janvier 2006 (Canada)

Genre:

Crime | Drame | Thriller

Accroche:

The Barbie and Ken of serial killers.

Intrigue:

Based on real events, Paul Bernardo (Collins) and his wife, Karla Homolka (Prepon), kidnap, sexually abuse, and murder three young girls.

Plot Keywords:

Rape | Face Slap | Profanity | Sexism | Domestic Violence

Avis des utilisateurs:

Intelligent and intriguing

Ensemble

Laura Prepon	...	Karla Homolka
Misha Collins	...	Paul Bernardo
Patrick Bauchau	...	Dr. Arnold
Emilie Jacobs	...	Debbie
Alex Boyd	...	Nick
Carole Ita White	...	Waitress
Fiona Manners	...	Rape Victim #1
Shawn Hoffman	...	Detective Steve Kirby
Adam Lieberman	...	Detective Morgan
Cherilyn Hayres	...	Tammy Homolka
William Duffy	...	Detective Porter
Tanya Lemelle	...	Rape Victim #2
Tony Shawkat	...	Border Guard #1
Kristen Honey	...	Tina McCarthy (as Kristen Swieconek)
Cole James	...	Tina's Friend

Autre(s) titre(s):

Deadly (Canada: English title) (pre-release title) (USA) (working title)
Karla (Canada: English title) (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated R for brutal psychotic violence including murder, rape and spousal abuse, disturbing sexual content and strong language.

Durée:

USA:99 min

Pays:

USA

Langue:

Anglais

Couleur:

Couleur

Rapport de forme:

1,85 : 1

Son:

Dolby Digital

Classification:

Australia:MA | Canada:18A (Ontario) | Canada:16+ (Quebec) | Canada:R (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba) | USA:R | Canada:(Banned) (in cities not permitted by the parents of victims including Guelph)

Lieux de tournage:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Société:

Quantum Entertainment

Anecdotes:

Before they were arrested, the real life Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka legally changed their last name to Teale after Kevin Bacon's character Martin Thiel in Criminal Law (1988).

Goofs:

Equipe ou équipement visible: Just under 56 min in (saw pre-release screener on DVD so timing may not reflect theatrical release timing) a crew member is clearly visible as the duo drive off after abducting a teen school kid. He's wearing shades and is definitely not in a cast member.

Guillemet:

[first lines]
Dr. Arnold: Dear Karla, this is to inform you that after serving 8 years of your 12 year term, you're now eligible for parole. In connection with this eligibility, you are to be transferred to this facility for extended evaluation. After the end of which, it will be my responsibility to recommend for or against parole.

Connexions De Film:

Références Criminal Law (1988)

Intelligent and intriguing

Laura Prepon is amazing in this film. I can't believe she hasn't won more awards for it. Karla Homolka is one of the most enigmatic human beings ever to live, and she captures the enigma but somehow gives a kind of internal logic to it. At each step of the way we (the audience) can feel the world the way she saw it at that moment, and even though you don't agree with her choice -- you understand it. And so you see how she went form being "normal" at 18 to a full accomplice of Paul in his rapes and murders.

If you are a follower of True Crime films this is "must" viewing. For anyone else who can hold on for a dark journey, I also recommend it. You will find yourself caught up in the story and thinking about it long after you finish watching it.