Pretty Persuasion is a psychological drama disguised as teen flick. Any psychiatrist or anyone who has a sociopath as a friend or family member will understand this.
I found that the development of Kimberly's character during the course of the movie exactly matched my experienced of manipulative people. At first there's the illusion of caring (witness the fact that she befriended the new Arab girl), but the real depravity inevitably shows itself, and we're shocked.
The little surprise twist at the end of the movie, was just icing on the cake. By that time, the point had been made. I find it interesting that Kimberly was weeping--perhaps we're wishing that she is secretly sorry, but she's not!
I found that the development of Kimberly's character during the course of the movie exactly matched my experienced of manipulative people. At first there's the illusion of caring (witness the fact that she befriended the new Arab girl), but the real depravity inevitably shows itself, and we're shocked.
The little surprise twist at the end of the movie, was just icing on the cake. By that time, the point had been made. I find it interesting that Kimberly was weeping--perhaps we're wishing that she is secretly sorry, but she's not!