It's worth noting (reader) that I never read the box or seek out the plot summary before watching a movie. Here, I went in because I read online only that this was a controversial film worthy of checking out. I mention this because it was an especially good way to watch this film. For me, the story unfolded with no expectations, as it would have for these characters, and (no spoilers here) my reactions were I'm sure exactly as the director had intended.
I felt outrage and disbelief to the point that I was one of those ready to shut the movie off because I thought I was being duped. It was so well-acted and directed (very "lean" at 90 minutes and stripped of anything that made it look "fake Hollywoody"- for lack of a better word) that it was very believable in every way except how the characters reacted. Except it apparently IS how they reacted in the events that inspired the film.
I think that what sealed it for me was coming here and reading other reactions. Apparently, the reactions I had were typical of most viewers of the film, and seeing some folks confirm that this is not fiction, made this film, for me, a must-see.
If you're in the mood for a movie that is upsetting and memorable, that will likely inspire feelings of some kind afterward (and possibly conversation), check this out.
I felt outrage and disbelief to the point that I was one of those ready to shut the movie off because I thought I was being duped. It was so well-acted and directed (very "lean" at 90 minutes and stripped of anything that made it look "fake Hollywoody"- for lack of a better word) that it was very believable in every way except how the characters reacted. Except it apparently IS how they reacted in the events that inspired the film.
I think that what sealed it for me was coming here and reading other reactions. Apparently, the reactions I had were typical of most viewers of the film, and seeing some folks confirm that this is not fiction, made this film, for me, a must-see.
If you're in the mood for a movie that is upsetting and memorable, that will likely inspire feelings of some kind afterward (and possibly conversation), check this out.