At first the movie is involving with the tense play of race and stereotypes. An adopted boy from Africa is a brilliant student. But his African American teacher suspects something isn't right about him. The actresses Naomi Watts and Octavia Spencer are so likeable that you feel for each side.
It's hard to discuss the movie without referring to the ending. It doesn't feel right that Luce would resort to such a psychopathic scheme because of what happened to his friend. So the big reason for the character's actions is insufficient.
It's hard to discuss the movie without referring to the ending. It doesn't feel right that Luce would resort to such a psychopathic scheme because of what happened to his friend. So the big reason for the character's actions is insufficient.