It got here today. I'm half way through it. At first, I said I didn't want to watch it alone, but now I feel differently. I started watching it on the laptop before my daughters got here and I told them that I'll finish it and give it to them to watch.
So far it's great. Nick has the sense of doom and dread. If you don't know the story behind it and some of the details about what went on inside, some things may fly right over your head, but the 'gist' is there.. That's about the only complaint I have and its not even that. Its hard to condense two years into an hour and a half or so. The shots of the sister, so alone, so confused by her brother, so angry. You got it. And I haven't even finished it yet. I can't. I have to do it in stages I guess.
Nick, you brought me to tears. That's expected since I went through it, but its not just me. My friend that I've spoken about here lately (the one that knew me before Str8) watched it too. She said about two sentences to me which amounted to, through broken tears, "Oh my god. I had no idea. None of us did. I'm so sorry". The biggest comfort I have is that none of my friends who are parents will ever, EVER do this to their children.
Nick, you've done an awesome job!
I ended being glad I watched it alone...which surprised me. I dont blame you for watching it in pieces....it is alot to take in emotionally all at once. There are more things that Nick absolutely nails.....again I wont ruin it for you with details. I will say I appreciated the issue of kids over 18 being introduced. It didnt cover all aspects of the 18 and over kids but it was still powerful what Nick did put in there.
I agree that a longer and more elaborate movie would be necessary to get more in. For what Nick was working with, length and budget, it surprised me what he was able to convey.
I havent shown it to my dad yet....I dont think he'll be able to watch it....he has too much guilt (he's a very remorseful and apologetic parent).
