Child abuse doesn't work as satire
Before you watch this movie, look at the interview that inspired it. Letorneau is fresh out of a psychiatrist hospital, and CLEARLY has not yet adjusted to her medications. Fualaau, who for what appears to be the first time, finally understands that he was the victim of an adult predator. Not only does he understand that he has been victimized, but he understands that he is married to his abuser and has children with her.
Does a man child's pain sound like fodder for a black comedy to you?!?! Me, neither.
The actors in this movie are terrific. In the right hands, they might have been part of a good movie. However, this is not a good movie. It's a gimmicky attempt to milk one more buck out of a tragedy.
I found it distasteful. I think it revictimizes the victim.
Does a man child's pain sound like fodder for a black comedy to you?!?! Me, neither.
The actors in this movie are terrific. In the right hands, they might have been part of a good movie. However, this is not a good movie. It's a gimmicky attempt to milk one more buck out of a tragedy.
I found it distasteful. I think it revictimizes the victim.
- aarpcats
- Dec 17, 2023