While it's an entertaining film, take away the razzle dazzle of the director and the stars in the film. it doesn't half pull a punch in showing just what human beings are capable of inflicting onto others. So powerful, it drags you right into it as if you are actually there. I still get that blood curdling tingle when ever I watch it, it's one of my DVD's I'll never get rid of, and from time to time I kick back and watch it. Never managed to watch it without spilling a few tears.