How to begin to say how I felt after watching this movie and know that someone actually went through all of it and more. I felt pure hatred, sick with anger that this evil man did all of this this and to his own flesh and blood. This movie has been even toned down as it did not show that Sara has been getting raped by his own father since she was 11 and that is why she wanted to leave as soon as she turned 18. Unfortunately her plans failed and her worst nightmare became her reality for 24 long years. I am very sadden with disbelief that a mother did not sense or feel the horror that came upon one of her children under the same roof for years. I am exasperated, as a mother I sense the slightest discomfort my child feels. How did she not feel her child was crying out for help when she was raped as a child years before she went missing. Her passiveness can be unforgivable in my eyes.
The real Sara had 7 kids in the basement, 3 were taken to live upstairs and one died. What an extraordinary woman and a great mother.
I have seen a few movies based on true stories about captivation. It is just absolutely heartbreaking seeing unspeakable horror, it stays with you.
I saw "I know my first name is Steven", "Cleveland Abduction", and "Room". They were all unbelievable sad stories of abduction. I see some critics did not like the movie because its real and horrifying. For me movies based on true stories are made because these stories need to be told. It might make you uncomfortable seeing that bad, crazy, awful things do exist. Movies can entertain, illuminate, educate, move you and take you to different place you might never get to see, it can also make you forget for a little while.
I think this movie executed the story well. The acting is good. The only thing that probably didn't gel is the neighbor that saw the light signal from underground but didn't check it out himself. The make up to show the aging appearance of the actors as they age 20 years is not consistent. Also not a fan of the romantic ending that is used that Sara reunited with her ex. In reality, she did fall in love with someone that helped her after she was freed. I hope that wherever she is now that she finds peace and happiness. I recommend this movie.
The real Sara had 7 kids in the basement, 3 were taken to live upstairs and one died. What an extraordinary woman and a great mother.
I have seen a few movies based on true stories about captivation. It is just absolutely heartbreaking seeing unspeakable horror, it stays with you.
I saw "I know my first name is Steven", "Cleveland Abduction", and "Room". They were all unbelievable sad stories of abduction. I see some critics did not like the movie because its real and horrifying. For me movies based on true stories are made because these stories need to be told. It might make you uncomfortable seeing that bad, crazy, awful things do exist. Movies can entertain, illuminate, educate, move you and take you to different place you might never get to see, it can also make you forget for a little while.
I think this movie executed the story well. The acting is good. The only thing that probably didn't gel is the neighbor that saw the light signal from underground but didn't check it out himself. The make up to show the aging appearance of the actors as they age 20 years is not consistent. Also not a fan of the romantic ending that is used that Sara reunited with her ex. In reality, she did fall in love with someone that helped her after she was freed. I hope that wherever she is now that she finds peace and happiness. I recommend this movie.