Beth Crews

This movie was difficult to watch for me personally, but I stuck with it because of Dakota Fanning and Guy Pearce. They both did a stellar job in their parts in this film. It's a rough story, especially for abuse survivors, but very well done. I like how the chapters were arranged, so that you're backflashing until the final chapter; and by then you know that there's nothing bad enough that they can do to the bad guy in this story. Whatever is in store for him, he will have no sympathy from the audience. Great acting all around.

Extremely intense! And I mean in a good way. I for one, thoroughly enjoyed this movie. It does contain a whole lot of violence, but I can get past that with Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds. Plus, Vera Farmiga is a cast member and another favorite. Kept me on the edge of my seat.

Russell Crowe is amazing as usual. The movie is good overall and yes, I was on the edge of my seat alot. However, the mom in the story, played by Caren Pistorious, is such a careless driver IMO, and does so many idiotic things throughout, that I became increasingly angry with her! Could have been better. Only saved by Crowe.