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Everyone has experienced bullying at least one way or another For teenagers it’s almost unavoidable (truth be told it was also something I personally went through for so long) Based on a million true stories of a horrible epidemic that’s affected many young people and directed by Amy S. Weber Avery Keller is in high school; she seems like any typical teenage girl She’s popular and knows everyone But in secret she has a much more viscous side to her, she’s actually bullying one other student A girl named Jessica Burns has been the target of ridicule and teasing by Avery Yet no one else is acknowledging this behavior towards her So Jessica and her best friend decide to uncover the truth about her true colors by secretly hiding a small camera recording all of their encounters It’s risky though because Avery could find out leading to terrible consequences but Jessica wants to expose her for what she really is From the opening scene it really punches you in the gut showing the severity of how Jessica is affected Sometimes in order to tell the truth there comes a place and a time to show it, why does one person hate another so much?, most would say a girl like her could never be a bully because they seem too beautiful or perfect to have any flaws of any kind, bullying can escalate to the point the victim can feel afraid, isolated, and antisocial from everyone else, it’s also not just face to face encounters but because of the internet the bullying can be amplified behind the computer screen and we feel powerless to do anything about it, more people are actually worried about being embarrassed if they tell anyone being bullied or being labeled a snitch, is there any place a victim feels safe?, how much more will school administrators ignore the problem at hand disciplining those responsible? This found footage/documentary is quite powerful given the subject matter A lot of sensitive issues revolving around bullying, teen suicide, the aftermath it has on individuals, mental health, cliques, and the social ladder The direction this goes in a much different way than the trailer suggests, the narrative is shaken up fleshing out the principles and we maybe get a glimpse into why Avery acts out however unjustified it comes across Both girls put on exceptionally good performances Although it is odd this focuses more on the bullier rather than the victim’s perspective The ending is really sad I’ll admit but it should serve as a wake up call to help those who feel severely victimized before the unthinkable happens
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Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars
03/27/25
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Muhammad M
A must watch movie for EVERYBODY
This is the movie that every parent or grandparent must watch to be aware of if they're children or grandchildren could have been bullied or might be bullying to others. If you don't have young children still you must watch this movie and I'm sure it will make you think about your past where either you or bullied or you bullied others.
This movie might persuade you of still taking some corrective measures and play your role in the eradication or minimization of curse of bullying.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
10/15/24
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Minecraft O
Wow. I don't usually write reviews (this is my first one), but I just had to write one for this movie. It was atrocious. This movie is NOT helpful, insightful, or even remotely good at portraying the topics it attempts to in an effective way. The only thing impressive about it is how well it can completely f*ck up such an important and sensitive topic. They put the main focus of the movie on the bully, Avery. A totally irredeemable obnoxious b*tch who the movie is OBSESSED with sympathizing for. Avery literally makes a girl try to kill herself by harassing and verbally assaulting her on the daily, and the movie coddles her so f***ing much it is infuriating. It repeats the message of how "bullies aren't usually happy people themselves" and sh*t, but it's so goddamn stupid. Nobody gives a f*ck if Avery is a little self-conscious or feels alone sometimes. She literally made someone feel so bad they tried to KILL THEMSELVES because of her. Avery does not feel one bit of regret or even sympathy for Jessica (the girl who attempted suicide) for 99% of the movie. She posts a video online saying how she is innocent, and Jessica (who is still in a f***ing coma in the hospital) is a little b*tch. And, of course, there is the timeless line by Avery's mom, "Did the bullying put her in the coma, or did she put herself in the coma by swallowing the pills?" Holy f***ing sh*t, most of the characters in this movie are inhumane, think-headed, cartoonishly-evil morons. And the movie still dares to claim that Avery's story is "the most important." Like, no???? Avery's story of turning into a bully is NOT the most important; it's Jessica's, the girl who attempted suicide. You can't learn anything from watching the bully's story except "bullying is bad" or the message the movie wants you to take away, "bullies don't have it good either." Jessica's story of her suicide and depression shows the victim of bullying's declining mental health and the tragic and disturbing moment when they decide life isn't worth living anymore. THAT is impactful. Avery's bulls**t is not. They show a couple of scenes of her crying at the end and finally feeling bad for what she did, but at that point, it's so hard to even care. And the desperate attempts the movie makes to try to make you feel bad for her are so stupid I genuinely have no idea why they even tried. She "had no one to talk to." Is that supposed to make the fact she bullied someone into suicide any better???? Also, spoiler alert, Jessica survives in the end, only making it less impactful as everything turned out okay in the end. F*ck, this movie sucks. It's not worth watching; it'll just make you mad.
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Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars
02/24/24
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Stephen C
This film admirably addresses the critical topics of bullying and suicide, offering a comprehensive portrayal of various perspectives, including the dynamics between the bully and the bullied, the impact on families, and the role of friends. It effectively captures the complexity of these issues.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
02/05/24
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AblissMusic
Heartbreaking but really entertaining and I thought that the actors did a phenomenal job at playing their role
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Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars
07/10/23
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Nim T
This film was emotional, yet truthful of the long-lasting issue of bullying that takes place in school. It did not feel like a movie as it was related to my personal experience. The actresses that play the lead did a spot-on job on what it feels like to be the bully and the victim at the same time. With the lack of support or the fear that one might have, it is a good wake up call for those that suffer should speak up. Heart-throbbing to watch the character suffer innocently, but nevertheless a simple production one worth to watch.
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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
11/15/22
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