A very well done Lifetime suspense with one of those believable young psychos who is out for revenge.
Writing Quality: A plot that drives along at just the right pace with an adopted 20-year-old who comes looking for her biological mom. Bree is not as sweet as she seems, of course, but her real intentions aren't realized until much later. The plot isn't terribly new by any means, but it does hold its own with stellar performances by all the main characters. My two pet peeves: Bree and Jessica look cookie cutter that I honestly thought I'd seen them in other films (I hadn't) and the two cops are cocky irritating smugs (smugs isn't a word, but it should be).
Scare Factor: Bree is swift at being menacing and wastes no time in either threatening others or killing those who get in her way. The kills are creative but all that is shown are her quick reflexes as she utilizes her weapons of choice. Bree is good at coming across as a nice devoted daughter and sister, so it is easy for her to get away with things. . .at least, for a while.
Content (sex, language, & violence): No sex. Very mild language. Violence shown with the focus on Bree swinging a weapon of some kind, but more so when she physically bullies two different girls--she's so good with these attacks that she must have professional experience in self-defense.
Values & Themes: Mom accepting the daughter her parents made her give up for adoption. Two new sisters forming a close bond.
This was a pretty good movie that keeps you engaged throughout and has a satisfying ending.
Review of A Daughter's Deception
