Beauty Mark

It's incredibly intense, so definitely buckle up and have a light-hearted comedy queued up to start right after - but if you're looking for a tough, important story that's incredibly well-told and crafted, definitely check this one out and spread the word. Thornton turns in what should be a career-making performance and Cathy Curtin's no slouch either. Laura Bell is outstanding if not a little underused, leaves you wanting even more of her.

Fast-paced and disturbingly real this film kept me engaged throughout. It brought me from anger to tears without being overly dramatic or sentimental but by being honest and faithful to Angie's struggle.

In all I think the actors did a really good job but I feel like there are a lot of movies using this same topic and therefore it's becoming over saturated with the same topic especially in independent films and it's getting ridiculous whenever every movie you check out is basically the same and I feel that it's getting really old but I do give it to the lead actress she definitely gave a very strong performance and I feel given some better opportunities she will definitely go on to shine I just didn't agree with the choices that her character was making at all and to the writers and directors I think y'all have rode this out long enough.

The nuance of this script approaches the subject from so many sides and gives so many windows through which to experience Angie's pain and predicament. The actors in the movie also give fantastic and gut-wrenching performances. I was truly moved and have been thinking about the film days after.

Each time I watch this film, I find something new. This important story about abuse and taking back your power even when the odds are against you is fabulously acted and deftly directed!