Carters v Alderberry Three very important topics are covered in this tape. And despite the linear presentation, due to expressive directing and a good selection of performers, the tape looks relevant in our time.
Okay. First of all, sexual abuse of a child. Parents learn from their nine-year-old girl something they are indescribably surprised at. They're clearly not ready for it. . .
I especially note that the tape was released in the year of release ' Lolita' showing the concept covered by Kubrick from the other side.
The second topic is the attitude to childhood trauma. There is an opinion that the child should be protected, and there are parents who insist that the baby behaves like everyone else, pretending that the injury actually does not. Our heroes are a parent couple, Mr. and Mrs. Carter. They seem to fall into the second category. Click ... calmed the daughter, and it seems that there is no injury in the child already.
But if they did not tempt fate and for some time made the girl a greenhouse regime, quarantine, it is possible. . .
The third issue is social injustice. In a small town, everything ' holds ' one family. It is the elderly paterfamillias of this family that turns out to be the most notorious villain. And because of this, that the work of the police, that the trials - everything turns into a farce.
I would also like to highlight the pace of the film. It's full of dynamics. Unlike the boring American cinema, the film quickly captures the viewer with the development of action and brief understandable dialogues. And this dynamic is rewarding.
You also need to highlight the cast. MacDonald Park must have perfectly portrayed a judge who understands everything but minimizes conflict. Also remarkable was Bill Nagy in the small role of the son of a pedophile, hiding the deeds of his father. That's the real villain. And Felix Eimler in the role of the main source of evil was unusually good.
These three were opposed by one Patrick Allen. And he was expressive, bright and kind. It combined masculinity and soft charm. This reminds me of the best screen images of Kurt Russell.
So, again, the tape is cut so professionally and touches on such topical topics that today it can be viewed with interest.
7 out of 10