What with the sleepy markets of late, I've turned my attentions to other things. One of them being catching up on some of the latest movies. I'm quite looking forward to a few key titles although one of them is picking up a lot more media interested than the rest. That being new upcoming flick "Detainment".
This movie centers around the killing of toddler Jamie Bulger at the hands of two other young 10 year old boys, Jon Venebles and Robert Thompson back in 1993. I remember clearly the public anger and hatred for those two boys when news surfaced over what had happened as well as the traumatic ordeal the victim's family had to endure. However, accounts of the murder were confined to documentaries and web posts. Until now...
New movie Detainment brings that horrific event to the big screen in a new movie that dramatizes the case for movie-goers and theater audiences. I was quite taken aback by discovering about the existence of this movie. Jamie's mother has already made several public appearances at her detest over the making of this film and can absolutely understand why. However, a new trailer came to light last week.
As much as I abhor the subject matter, it can't be denied that the acting and production is of a very high standard. It has certainly received a lot of praise (if that is the right word for it) in terms of the production company's portrayal of said events. But the hurt and pain it must cause to so many family members involved on all sides, is terrible by all accounts. It should also be mentioned that both the boys identities have never been revealed and Jon Venebles has already been back to prison on other charges afterward. So the question begs to be answered...
Should the film go on to see a general release with such emotionally charged subject matter?
