Una adolescente desconectada inicia una relación con un hombre que le dobla la edad. Ella lo ve como la solución a todos sus problemas, pero sus intenciones no son lo que parecen.Una adolescente desconectada inicia una relación con un hombre que le dobla la edad. Ella lo ve como la solución a todos sus problemas, pero sus intenciones no son lo que parecen.Una adolescente desconectada inicia una relación con un hombre que le dobla la edad. Ella lo ve como la solución a todos sus problemas, pero sus intenciones no son lo que parecen.
- Premios
- 6 premios ganados y 11 nominaciones en total
Opiniones destacadas
So per my IMDb page I have seen 439 horror movies in my life... plus obviously many others. This film is without a doubt one of the most cringy and disturbing I have ever seen. This is not for the feint of heart. It also may not go in the direction you immediately assume.
The screen play is spot on , crafting a realistic story and character motivations. The acting and casting here is also very strong with Lily McInerny playing a girl 5 years younger than she is in real life to protection. You feel her frustrations with her circumstances and lack of belonging. Johnathon Tucker also plays his character very well in a role that demands a certain level of performance.
The only negatives I can even conjure up here is the entire film is shot on hand help and sometimes it becomes jarring to watch. Mundane conversations can be unappealing to look at and it isn't shot the best.
This movie absolutely nails what it was going for and should be seen by the right group of people but it isn't for everyone just the same. If you can take being shocked, offended and challenged by a take on a coming of age story - this is a great film.
My only gripe is that the story turns a bit fast and kind of strains credulity. Grooming takes time. And the situation would've been much more believable with drugs, which so often help people dissociate and bury trauma. But overall, an excellent take on a tough story.
Acting and script are decent, characters are believeable, and the flow is solid. The main takeaway from this film is that Lea's mother, Sandra (Gretchen Mol) has her own busy interpersonal life and foesn't appear to take a serious interest in Lea. Her friends aren't mature enough for her, her boyfriend is a jerk, and Tom seems to be the answer to it all. The way the film presents the two of them feels organic and realistic.
Worth a watch!
Many of the scenes in this film are "fly on the wall" shots with no camera movement and it's like you're in the room. I applaud the director for that, it's a great way to convey tension and force the viewer to "be there". Scenes with the mom and boyfriend both do this. This technique also drives this placid kind of ethereal feel throughout.
Overall I liked this film, it just fails in the plot development part especially the last bits. It will annoy a lot of viewers and it did annoy me, but it's still worth a watch. The acting is pretty good for an indie too.
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- TriviaJamie Dack was inspired to expand her short film to a feature when the MeToo movement prompted her to reevaluate a relationship she had as a teenager.
- Citas
[Lea is being called out by her friends for dating an older man]
Jared: You don't have to answer that, Lea. We all know what you've been up to.
[Lea sits in silent disbelief]
Jared: Oh, come on. Don't gimme that confused look. We all know that you've been hanging out with the geriatric.
Amber: Jared, you asshole.
[to Lea]
Amber: Lea, I didn't mean to say anything. And they said that they would never repeat it. I promise, I'm sorry.
Darren: Lea, the man is a pervert.
Lea: No, he's not.
Jared: He's a pedophile.
[Lea is clearly upset]
Patrick: I don't blame him. I mean, we all know younger girls feel different.
Amber: Ew, Patrick.
[guys laugh]
Jared: You don't know what you're talking about.
Patrick: Yes, I do. I literally fucked that older lady.
[Lea gets increasingly annoyed at the graphic details]
Patrick: She was like in her forties, but she actually was kind of hot, to be honest.
Amber: Disgusting, Patrick.
Darren: No, you didn't.
Patrick: Yes I did.
Darren: No, you didn't.
Patrick: On that trip with my family to Mexico I told you about. I swear to God, bro. I'm not kidding, older women, they feel different. It's like, not as good. I think it like, it like... stretches out over time or something.
Jared: I'm too high for this.
Patrick: I'm just saying like, this guy's lucky.
- ConexionesRemake of Palm Trees and Power Lines (2018)
- Bandas sonorasKentucky Death
Written by Michael Ireland
Performed by Spirit Houses
Courtesy of Michael Ireland
Selecciones populares
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Detalles
Taquilla
- Total a nivel mundial
- USD 424
- Tiempo de ejecución1 hora 50 minutos
- Color