Review by richardkassir

A very flawed film with more plot holes than a cheese grater. It is a fairy tale for abused children dressed up as gritty realism. It has a daft storyline and an over-the-top ending that only lacked an appearance from Santa Claus to make it complete. Its failure to represent reality, considering the seriousness of the story line, was getting on my nerves. But the completed movie is greater than the sum of its parts. The acting, particularly of Nathan the abused boy, is very good and regardless of everything that is wrong with the film, I couldn't help but become involved in the action and emotionally invested in the outcome.