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Wasp (2003)
Too close to reality
Just caught this on Channel 4 this evening.
Like most drama, the thought at the front of one's mind is: "This is just acting, albeit rather good." Unfortunately, I fear, this drama probably runs very close to the reality for many people.
Ultimately the ending pulls back from where it could have gone and probably has done for others in similar situations but their is a real feeling of compassion for the mother in this situation and worry for her children.
It's excellence exists in the accuracy of what it portrays - well worth a viewing.
40 Days and 40 Nights (2002)
Very questionable ending
I have to add my comment to the list of reviews already made because this film really annoyed and offended me.
How can it be that having a man handcuffed (admittedly at his free will) to a bed be an acceptable excuse for him to be effectively raped?
You can turn it any way you want but a very quick role reversal would have had many different female groups complaining - and quite rightly.
The completely off-handedness way that the situation is then dealt with is an offense to both sexes - women for the portrayal that they would use sexual means for anything they want and men for the portrayal that - hey - so long as they are having sex, then everything is okay.
This is not okay at all - the film was acceptable up till this point but I am still fuming days after watching it! I can't believe I bought it on DVD - over to the local auction site I think.
Avoid as a genuine protest against stupidty, please.