No One Would Tell

As a man I found this movie so terribly sad, but even sadder is that it's based on a true story. We have to stop domestic violence there's no place for it in our society. It was so well produced and totally believable. I'll always remember this movie, most I watch then kind of forget but not this.

Laura (Shannen Doherty) was initially fine with her daughter Sarah (Matreya Scarrwener) dating the popular cute jock Rob (Callan Potter). In the present time, Rob is on trial where Laura is testifying against him.

This is Lifetime doing the standard another girl with abusive boyfriend. I'm here for Doherty, but Scarrwener is doing the heavy lifting. She's an interesting young actress who is fully capable of this role. If it wants to do something a little off-center, it could make Nikki the lead. Of course, it could be Shannen Doherty's movie, but she's probably sick or recovering at this time. This is fine for what it is. It is also a little hard to watch at times.

I have watched the original version of this movie numerous times, but I would never watch this version again. Newer TV movies aren't re-watchable like the ones from the old days, but besides that, I feel this particular version was much more emotional and heavy, too much so for me.

I thought the casting of all the main players was good. I'm not understanding this theory that Fred Savage and the lastest guy to play the role were too nice looking, too innocent looking.

What does an abuser look like? Is he supposed to look rough and tough? Guys who look like nice guys can't beat the crap out of someone and make them feel horrible? Thinking like that is stupid, and obviously it isn't true.

I feel some people don't realize this movie and the original are based on a true crime, so they think it is OK to make insensitive statements.

Good update to the domestic violence for teens. I remember the older movie. Fred Savage was wrong in the first one too angelic looking.

The acting is good. The violence is quite spontaneous looking well acted and scary.

I haven't seen a serious issue Lifetime movie for a while and this is a welcome departure from the psycho thriller theme.

Nice to see Shannen so healthy and pretty again after her illness.

The closing statement that the judge in this remake made was a lot similar to the closing statement the judge in the original version made.

"How many of you have been hit? Who among you slaps your girlfriend? Well, this is against the law; it's wrong... and you watched it happen to Sarah and you did nothing. You have a responsibility to the people you care about. If you see them hurting or see them in trouble, you step in and do something about it. Tell someone so that this does not happen again."

Silence has claimed the lives of many. While one may understandably feel as though they have no right to intervene, abuse and sexual assault cases can prove to have tragic consequences. Help the ones you love. Tell someone, and urge them to do the same.