Girl on the Edge

I watch a lot of movies. I write very few reviews.

I have a rule not to watch anything below 5.5 rating on IMDb and make few exceptions.

Anything above a 7, and I get excited. The rating for this excuse for entertainment was 7.4 at time of writing. I've watched a lot of movies. This is not a 7.4, hence I'm writing this review to inform you that it's one of about 20 movies I've stopped without watching, and the only one rated on IMDb so highly.

C-grade cinema at it's finest. Wasted 20 minutes on a movie that should almost certainly be below my 5.5 cut off line.

As a father of three I found this film not only touching but educational. It deals with the important issues of dangerous online activities for teens and their aftermath. Not only shows the family's struggle but also the journey of healing using equine therapy. I highly recommend this for any family going through similar challenges. Beautifully shot with a wonderful cast. A truly inspiring story.

A real feel good movie. But first seeing the challenges of raising a teenage daughter in todays society. The difficulty that arise from the internet. Searching for the best way to help a child that does not want to be helped. The acting is great and I think anyone who sees this movie will enjoy it.

Girl On the Edge addresses with authenticity and respect an issue that many have either faced or know someone who has. The pressures that teens have on them today combined with the dangers of social media can easily lead good kids down the wrong path. The psychological effects can be paralyzing unless they are dealt with by professionals.

Girl on the Edge does a fantastic job of portraying how both parents and teens are affected when traumatic events happen to a family member. These are real situations that happen to real people. I recommend anyone with teenage or preteen kids to view this film as it does a great job of normalizing the very common yet taboo subject of mental health.

I found this film not only touching but educational.  Sharing a true story about bullying and abuse is very topical,  these film makers successfully take your on a journey that includes both the family and the young teens journey through treatment.  It was truly inspiring to see how equine therapy helped the victim recover with self esteem and  self confidence and begin anew.  I think every family should sit with their teens and share this film as it's a gold ticket on what lessons are available to be shared.