Comments on: Should You Push Yourself?

By: Oscars 2010 | gaelick

Oscars 2010 | gaelick — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:55:36 +0000

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By: HAL

HAL — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:13:36 +0000

Interesting point Lucinda re the graphic nature of the book/film. Sometimes what isn't seen but is suggested is more horrifying.

We should all educate ourselves about abuse; who it affects, how it affects them, the types of abuse and how they manifest themselves. Also, film shouldn't just be entertaining, it should inform. But I just can't do it, I can't watch it.

By: Lucinda

Lucinda — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:02:51 +0000

Good article.

I do think people should try to go to see films of this nature.

I don’t agree at all, just because people don’t go see a movie like this doesn’t mean those people don’t get what’s going on with the subject matter. I started the book and didn’t get further then chapter 3. IMO there is no need for the graphic descriptions that Sapphire uses. I’ve read a few books and seen a fair few movies that describe the subject matter of this type of movie and the point can be delivered quite succinctly without the need for the constant description over and over of it. I suspect the film will follow the same vein so on that note I won’t be going to see it.

By: tabula rasa

tabula rasa — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 10:41:47 +0000

I’m about half way through the book at the minute. A very harrowing, but powerful read.I’m petty sure I’m gonna go watch the film.

By: CanuckJacq

CanuckJacq — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:45:32 +0000

I won’t be going to see it. I would if it was a true story, then I’d feel obliged

By: gooner

gooner — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:28:27 +0000

I haven’t seen this film but in general, I do think people should try to go to see films of this nature. I remember going to see “Boy’s Don’t Cry” and “Schindler’s List” and almost dreading it, but I am glad I went.
Films are meant to entertain us but they have the power to do a great deal more and this is one of those.
I will be going to see it, although, I think I will be bracing myself!