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  • alush1
    April 29, 2008
    alush1
    An engrossing film with an amazing performance by Kevin Bacon.I watched it several times,having worked with pedophiles and their victims for many years.It was exceptionally well researched and has incredible depth-a good primer for those who want to try and understand the non -violent pedophile.

    The main character tries to supress his urges toward children,but it is similar to a heterosexual supressing the primary sexual urge-or likewise, the homosexual.Pedophiles main sexual interest are children.There is a very high recidivism rate because many believe that it is impossible to change one's true sexual orientation.They are arroused by images of normal children at play or doing normal child behaviour.The real danger in this type of offender is that on a deep level,they believe that they love the child and that they are not child abusers,because they do not inflict physical pain.However,they cause extreme emotional trauma in the seduction and betrayal of trust.
  • superzelda
    November 7, 2006
    superzelda
    this really does provoke, big time. I like the fact that it doesent tell you what to think, it does not force you to have sympathy with the main character, and it gives you a chance to dislike/ understand all of the characters in the film - and their acts. Some scenes are enormous poweful in a painful way, and kevin does a good job in the way he let us feel his struggling and anxiety.
  • Aaron2100
    July 3, 2006
    Aaron2100
    I have to say that even though it is controversial I think people should see this movie. Just give this film a chance.
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