This is a very well made film. The child actors and actresses are incredibly naturalistic, and their performances couldn't possibly be any more amazing. I liked the way it was shot--from a child's point of view--and I do agree that some of the cruelty shown here is possible. However, even if everyone in this district was completely dense, I don't believe the events shown here could ever happen in this order in real life. While some children can be incredibly cruel, and trauma can affect people in many ways, this is just not an accurate depiction of human behavior. And it is not representative of the world according to children. I thought it was enjoyable, but for a film that tries to present itself as realistically as possible, the writing shows a lack of understanding of its subjects.
Review of Playground
