The first thing I want to say is that this movie is interesting and entertaining. The subject matter is obviously core to the movie's substance. But even with out it, the movie is still well made and captivating because of its character driven approach.
The handling of the subject matter is what made this movie effective for me. If the main character's crimes had been any more graphic or severe, this would have turned into a "been there done that" movie. Instead, this is a unique view of a subject we hear little about at this level of honesty.
As for the acting. Maybe this is bad for Kyra Sedwidge, but she is so convincing in this role that I can't now picture her now as anything but a gritty, sleazy good person.
The handling of the subject matter is what made this movie effective for me. If the main character's crimes had been any more graphic or severe, this would have turned into a "been there done that" movie. Instead, this is a unique view of a subject we hear little about at this level of honesty.
As for the acting. Maybe this is bad for Kyra Sedwidge, but she is so convincing in this role that I can't now picture her now as anything but a gritty, sleazy good person.