Not as good as remember

Rating: 5/10 (1 June 2019)

I recently watch this again several years after originally watching. My initial viewing was positive, i thought it was an excellent film but having watched it again, i'm afraid my opinion has changed somewhat.
Yes it's a decent film but wow, how time can change perspective.
What i really dislike about these films is just how easily people can be manipulated by someone, i mean this 'girl' didn't even have to try very hard and suddenly this idylic (oxo) family are ripped apart. Mum is in AA rehab, Dad looks to move out with kids in tow.
It's amazing that Mum somehow catches on to a feeling that Esther isn't quite what she seems but Dad is adamant that she's ok and that its Mum who's out of order i mean even when Mum shows concern for her children Dad still doesn't go along with her. It's a crazy set up.
It's an ok film but, just ok