once i arrived from work last night, i popped "little children" in my player. i've read a number of threads about this movie -- how the actors gave a superb performance. it was truly magical! their acting really gave the emotions away.
what struck me was the part where sarah (kate winslet's role) was discussing the book "madame bovary" with her book club, she said of the character's adultery "no, it's not the cheating. It's the hunger, the hunger or an alternative and the refusal to accept a life of unhappiness." i'm not exactly sure if this was her way of rationalizing her infidelities, but she sure made an impression on this. good point!
overall, the movie was fantastic! dark and disturbing, yet can poke every single issue a community faces -- adulterous relations between neighbors, dysfunctional married relationships, temptations, lousy personalities and a "cancer" in our society. it showed how a "perfect" and peaceful family can be ruined by sheer temptation.
i recommend this to everyone who can spare 2 and a half hours of entertainment. a lot of topics were covered that can make you go hmmmm...
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