Another critic, but one who cannot spell

Rating: Null/10 (6 July 2004)

After just viewing this DVD, I have found the most viewed critic to have been much too harsh. I thought Ashton did an amazing job, in that though he didn't quite lose himself in the character, he made me forget about his "Kelso" alter ego on American TV. I found this a harsh and raw film especially for those who may have endured abuse as children, but not an inflammatory film. Issues dealt with in this were done so in a true and cold light but I never felt that they were raised to gain publicity. There is certain aspect of needing to hand over artistic license and a bit of credibility with the story, but as someone who's suffered molestation as a child, I do recommend this film. It's hard, cold, harsh and deals with the 'what if's" I dreamed of at the time I was in the situation. I saw the R rating for this film, and almost let my 9-year-old watch it because of other films with this rating but I'm glad I did not. I really do want to own this film and watch parts of it WITH my 9-year-old son. It may be flawed as a film, but it is too well done in too many ways to dismiss it. Worth a look, but without children present until you decide if or how to present it.