This "Village Voice" analysis is an interesting perspective, or several perspectives entwined within the article, I guess. http://www.villagevoice.com/issues/0408/goldstein.php

I heard or read that the movie is like watching the torture scene in "Braveheart" for a couple of hours. I'm not up for that. That scene in "Braveheart" bothered me for several evenings.

Ordinarily, I don't much care for a film that is emotionally and intellectually deeply disturbing. Films like "Sophie's Choice", "Schindler's List", "Braveheart", parts of "Saving Private Ryan" and apparently this movie. Though I am glad they were made. There's an honesty in that portrayal of violence and depravity that is useful in telling the story. I just can't watch it.

If you see it, I'd like to know of your impressions and what impact in will have, if any.

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