What starts off as an innocent little movie becomes much more, it takes a bold path that's ravelling to the audience.
Mean Creek is dark, real, and accurate. It's a risk taker and I'm sure it hasn't sat well with many people, but it's portrayed so well that it becomes gripping and you can't stop watching.
Our young cast is fantastic. Josh Peck really surprised me as a boy who has some serious mental health problems, I didn't think he could handle such a role but he nearly perfects it. Scott Mechlowicz who plays Marty could have arguably stole the show here. Marty is so cold and sinister, that it's not entirely his fault, but makes two mistakes that will change his life forever. I won't spoil it of course. Finally it's worth mentioning Rory Culkin, our protagonist, is strangely likeable but shows cracks, even if he didn't have a choice in the process.
Mean Creek's build up is real, and once the climax hits, we don't turn back. We get a real downward spiral into madness and regret. If you're looking for a true horror film, start here.
An easy 10 for me.
Mean Creek is dark, real, and accurate. It's a risk taker and I'm sure it hasn't sat well with many people, but it's portrayed so well that it becomes gripping and you can't stop watching.
Our young cast is fantastic. Josh Peck really surprised me as a boy who has some serious mental health problems, I didn't think he could handle such a role but he nearly perfects it. Scott Mechlowicz who plays Marty could have arguably stole the show here. Marty is so cold and sinister, that it's not entirely his fault, but makes two mistakes that will change his life forever. I won't spoil it of course. Finally it's worth mentioning Rory Culkin, our protagonist, is strangely likeable but shows cracks, even if he didn't have a choice in the process.
Mean Creek's build up is real, and once the climax hits, we don't turn back. We get a real downward spiral into madness and regret. If you're looking for a true horror film, start here.
An easy 10 for me.