![Cure For Wellness A [Reino Unido]](https://images-eu.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/W/IMAGERENDERING_521856-T1/images/I/916jL4ziBJL._AC_UL160_SR160,160_.jpg)
![Logan DVD [Reino Unido]](https://images-eu.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/W/IMAGERENDERING_521856-T1/images/I/81HhqhB2lKL._AC_UL160_SR160,160_.jpg)
![I Start Counting [Blu-ray] [Reino Unido]](https://images-eu.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/W/IMAGERENDERING_521856-T1/images/I/91-MwO9o0aL._AC_UL160_SR160,160_.jpg)
Warning: contain spoilers.
The film was made in 1996, adapted from a novel by Dorothy Allison. Taking up as director is Angelica Huston. The story, set in South Carolina 1950s, centres on an illegitimate child, Ruth Anne 'Bone' Boatwright (narrated by actress Laura Dern, as the grown up Ruth tracing back). It is well made, feels like a TV movie. Which possibly adds to its appeal, rather than as a glossy film. Anney, the 'mother' of Ruth, played by Jennifer Jason Leigh. Portrays her with a powerful performance. Showing a desperate vulnerable mother, especially after losing her first husband (who bore them a daughter named Reese) from a car crash. She finds another man, named Glen Waddell, played by Ron Eldard. Whom then becomes Anney's second husband. To her, he was handsome and appeared like he was able to secure and protect her and her daughters. All was not what it seems. Glen shows a violent side, early in the film, witnessed by Anney's brother Earle (played by Michael Rooker), and others. None of Earle and his brothers trusted Glen, comparing him like that of 'the boy could turn like whiskey in a bad barrel'. Also his introductory interest to Anney's daughters. Particularly Ruth, the eldest, nicknamed 'Bone', played by a very young actress Jena Malone. Waiting in the car, for the birth of his and Anney's child in hospital (warning: spoiler alert). Glen molest 'Ruth', where Reese at the back seat is oblivious to the situation. Later, finding out Anney can never have children, he becomes more angry. Placing it more on Ruth, constantly abusing her with a belt in the bathroom. His lack of able to have/keep a job, makes him worse. Anney's extended family (also poor), were seemingly at first, a saving grace to Ruth's abuse. Finding out, Earle and his brothers very violently beat up Glen. Anney's love for Glen is so great, that she had kept the child abuse secret. In denial about it, until (again warning: spoiler alert) witnessing Glen raping a bloodied Ruth. A decision later was made for Ruth's future, by her mother. In order to keep Ruth safe and her loving relationship with Glen to stay on.
There are a lot of characters in this film. Many we don't get to know more. Most of the positive cherished moments (when there are) of Ruth, is with her first father Lyle (played by Dermot Mulroney), her half sister Reese (Lindley Mayer), Uncle Earle and aunties. Like the aunty (whom Ruth was named after), played by a fantastic Glenne Headly. Watch out for the 'heartfelt' songs they sing. There are also such moments few and far between (especially 'one' moment), with her mother Anney. The performances by all the actors involved (including Laura Dern's harrowing narration), truly elevate this film at a very high professional level. Ron Eldard has a difficult job, of displaying a man (a 'wolf in sheep's clothing'), who is an abusive stepfather and paedophile. The true protagonist, is Ruth, acted by an unknown then, Jena Malone. Whose acting skills, is one I cannot comprehend. She is a 'natural', is all I can say.
A film that is very much about child abuse, as its core story, is never going to be easy to put onto the big screen. First time director Angelica Huston, has done an incredible job. Showing a honest depiction of what could well be going on, when these things occur: a mother's ignorance, extended family and friends only showing a brief support, a man (the stepfather) who is not what he appears (no remorse for his actions). The daughter's strong will, to protect both her mother and also her abusive stepfather.
(spoiler alert) There are many scenes that are so 'shocking' and 'disturbing', in the film. Particularly, the last scene. This film deserves to be placed amongst at the very top of most controversial and shocking film list.
I highly recommend this film, for being overall: for its outstanding storytelling, its truthful insights and the compelling performances from the actors. All the more, as a public 'awareness' of child abuse. I have not yet read the book, however, would like to make comparisons, when I do.
Tenemos una sorpresa para ti
Descubre todos los códigos promocionales y ofertas que puedes obtener. Ver condiciones
Los clientes que compraron este producto también compraron
Página 1 de 1 Volver al inicioPágina 1 de 1
Reseñas más importantes de otros países
stephen lee
feels like a TV movie
Revisado en el Reino Unido 🇬🇧 el 16 de agosto de 2015
Ian Armstrong
Hard hitting film about a bully.
Revisado en el Reino Unido 🇬🇧 el 17 de agosto de 2018Gerard Bradburn
A film dealing with long term abuse
Revisado en el Reino Unido 🇬🇧 el 26 de septiembre de 2022ScottPaul ScottPaul
The Real Bastard's Still IN Carolina!
Revisado en el Reino Unido 🇬🇧 el 11 de enero de 2009