I agree with Matthewarchibeque. It's no Avengers, or Lord of the Rings. It's not supposed to be. You have to understand that this movie was probably done on a very extremely low budget by people not in mainstream Hollywood.
If you can get past the fact that the actors are are basically new to acting, and not that great, and the production value isn't so great, then you'll see what lies underneath is a great story with a powerful message. Bullying is a huge epidemic that is sweeping through our schools. I just saw the news yesterday or a poor band member who got hazed and died as a result.
This movie (firstly a book) is trying to make a difference in the world instead of just entertaining you for 2 hours but have no real message other than just sheer entertainment.
You have to look past all that and listen to the message. Bullying is a real thing and kids who are on the losing side like this boy in the movie... my heart goes out to them. I have young children too that are in Elementary school and I hope they never get bullied, or are the bully.
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elasalle
12 years ago
Ya the central theme to this was about bullying and so far the comments Ive read seem more about bullying christians...and by the way Im not a Christian..but Im sick of these open attacks. If it was a jewish or muslim based movie no one would dare as they would openly be called ignorant bigots. If we are to call ourself a democratic and free society, one of any faith or lack therof should be allowed to make movies. Its called freedom of speech and anyone who thinks Christians shouldnt be allowed to speak scare the hell out of me. So keep trying to bully and Ill be there oppsoing you because what you have said is wrong and intolerant and basically just ignorant bigotry.
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