This was a very good movie. It is not for the supersensitive person that cannot deal with the "bad" things of life. I read the book prior to seeing the movie. I think I should have seen the movie first and then read the book because I knew absolutely too much about what was going to happen. But then on the other hand by reading the book first I was very curious as to how some scenes would play out. I am happy to see this type of "in your face" movie because this type of abuse is real and has been going on for many many years! Definately not for children though.