Um Passado Sombrio

If you enjoy character driven crime movies then this should satisfy. I can best describe it as a movie version of a Law and Order episode, like SVU or Criminal Intent. I loved Law and Order so that wasn't a problem for me. The story here is tragic rather than a taunt thriller. There are some question marks. In both the abduction cases there seems to be a lack of police boots on the ground, and it's true that no-one tends to leave an infant on a front porch, but then again, that detail is a defensive flashback on the part of the two naive perpetrators, both of whom were too young to truly realise what they were really doing, and boots on the ground may be one of those details that is assumed. Every Secret Thing is a solid story with very capable actors. I was genuinely surprised by the ending. The movie is a careful process that allows one to think, to be outraged, to understand, to forgive, and feel, and that, after all is what movies are supposed to do. This is a cautionary tale well worth visiting.

I just read some of the longest reviews in history which totally missed the point . . . women are human, and will behave as such, which is fascinating. The only problem for me as a father was the baby being left alone on the front porch, none of my babysitters would have done this even on a bad day. Been looking forward to this one for a while and was a bit disappointed to be honest, it could have been exceptional with a few changes.

I believe this film is worth a view as long as you are not expecting too much. Elizabeth Banks is solid as is Diane Lane and the other actors, directing is decent. OK movie based on good writing. 5/10

Despite a very talented cast the movie fails to deliver. I did not enjoy it. The storyline is intriguing at first but it's too slow paced and there's no satisfaction at the end and no expectations as to what motivated the characters. The acting is ok but the editing and filming are not. The movie is so dark. Did they run out of money for lightning? Some scenes you can barely see anything on the screen. The story also goes nowhere. I wanted to understand who did what and why. What made two young girls commit such a terrible crime? Why is the mother acting so weird to her own daughter? Why was the baby even alone? Who was charged with what and why? Why aren't the detectives doing their jobs? Are there no cameras in the mall? No witnesses? No leads? The way the story is developing is just not right and it doesn't even make sense if you really think about it. I really can't recommend this movie. It was mostly depressing, bizarre and overall disappointing.

This is an interesting little film. It's a dark story full of grim characters, most of the which are the type you hope never enter your life. You could call this film predictable (and it is to be fair) but I don't think that's where the strength of this film was ever supposed to lie. The strength lies in just how interesting the characters are. The mystery of just how evil each of them potentially is just adds to things.

For an under-the-radar film it has a pretty strong cast. Diane Lane, Elizabeth Banks and Dakota Fanning all turn in strong performances and the lesser known actors do a good job as well. It's also well directed and despite there being almost no action scenes during the 90 minute run time, the film never drags which is always a good sign. Altogether it's a fine little film that I hope a lot more people get the chance to see.

This film tells the story of two eighteen year old girls, who were just released from prison for murder of a child. They are under suspicion of recidivism because another three year old girl is missing.

Nothing prepares me for the emotional intensity of "Every Secret Thing". The plot is very good because it draws me in like a magnet right from the start. The two girls in question, Alice and Ronnie, both give fantastic portrayal of being troubled individuals. They may appear innocent or guilty, but nothing is as it seems. The character of Alice is particularly captivating, especially towards the end. It makes viewers wonder what kind of upbringing would cause such an outcome, which is partially answered in the film's various subplots. "Every Secret Thing" is thrilling and thought provoking.