Sirenas

It's hard to criticize anything that involves such a sensitive and heavy subject but this was done almost too idealistically and unrealistic. It's as if whoever wrote it or directed it doesn't really understand the complexity of severe abuse. Then again, one can argue that it is realistic as well because how many people really do.

The actors weren't fantastic and sadly, the stepmother is probably the best actor in the movie. Then there are scenes that irked me such as when the lawyer had the kid continually deliver gifts to the victim. Did he not learn his lesson from the first monetary gift he gave to them? Why would anyone think it's a good idea to send anything to the victim's house when she still lives with her abuser? The plot flow overall was too idealistic in how it went from no one caring, to suddenly everyone caring.

Nonetheless, it is still heartbreaking because no matter how average the movie is, you know scenarios like this one or worse are existing all around us every day still. But if you're seeking a similar genre that has far more substance, I'd recommend Endless Protection.