Towelhead (2007) Reviews
- Starring:
- Summer Bishil, Peter Macdissi, (more)
- Director(s):
- Alan Ball
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Category:
- Drama
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25 out of 33 people found this review helpful Although disturbing of theme and content, this is an important movie. I recommend it highly if you understand that its purpose is not to entertain, but to address important social issues. We are ... Read More Although disturbing of theme and content, this is an important movie. I recommend it highly if you understand that its purpose is not to entertain, but to address important social issues. We are enlightened to the complicated trials of growing up and understanding one's place in the world. Jasira is born of parents from distinct cultures. She does not comprehend how to grow up successfully in America as she has lacked the benefit of role models to provide good examples. When ensnared by an adult male who takes advantage of her innocence and ignorance, she lacks the experience to reject his advances. She feels important and "grown up" to be his "girlfriend", while feeling shameful and afraid, and not understanding why. Further complicating the situation is her relationship with a young man of whom her father disapproves because he is an African-American. This boy also takes advantage of her lack of understanding, but provides her with some measure of acceptance at school. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
19 out of 26 people found this review helpful As other reviewers mentioned, this film is disturbing to watch. However, the theme of lost innocence, hidden racism and finding one's indentity were excellently told in the movie. In my opinion, ... Read More As other reviewers mentioned, this film is disturbing to watch. However, the theme of lost innocence, hidden racism and finding one's indentity were excellently told in the movie. In my opinion, the movie did not shy away for the mentioned themes and causes you to really think about what is going on in the film and society. The open discussion in the Special Features section of the film were just as insightful and fairly blunt. All of the characters played their roles respectively and an individual may even relate to (or know or someone) the movie. Also, it was refreshing to see Middle Eastern characters played in a role other than the usual terrorist portayals. Overall, this is a movie to watch and think. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
12 out of 21 people found this review helpful Summer Bishil who portrays the 13 year-old rather convincingly was actually 19 years-old when the film was made. The "disturbing" factor so many are writing of is magnified due to the riveting ... Read More Summer Bishil who portrays the 13 year-old rather convincingly was actually 19 years-old when the film was made. The "disturbing" factor so many are writing of is magnified due to the riveting performances by the actors. I was disturbed too. One time viewing, even with the powerful performances. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
2 out of 5 people found this review helpful I found it very out of line for a director to think that this would bring in good money. Considering the movie is based on a little girl only 13 that is sexually arousing herself in a very strange ... Read More I found it very out of line for a director to think that this would bring in good money. Considering the movie is based on a little girl only 13 that is sexually arousing herself in a very strange way and then grown men molesting he and her getting off. Sorry NOT MY KIND OF MOVIE. BORING AND I DIDN'T EVEN WANT TO WATCH IT ONCE I SAW THE MOLESTATION PART. JUST WRONG... Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
10 out of 31 people found this review helpful We had to turn this movie off after just 13 minutes. This movie must be made by pedophiles with all the disturbing scenes. Children are already exploited enough--to the writers of this movie--YOU'RE ... Read More We had to turn this movie off after just 13 minutes. This movie must be made by pedophiles with all the disturbing scenes. Children are already exploited enough--to the writers of this movie--YOU'RE SICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
9 out of 32 people found this review helpful This movie was too disturbing to watch. I am just glad to find out the girl who portrayed a 13yr old was actually 19 at the time. It still was very bothersome thinking that this stuff was happening ... Read More This movie was too disturbing to watch. I am just glad to find out the girl who portrayed a 13yr old was actually 19 at the time. It still was very bothersome thinking that this stuff was happening to a little girl. I couldn't even finish the movie I had to turn it off and return it! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
12 out of 39 people found this review helpful Good God Almighty! Finally, a movie that offends me! I guess when it's Hollywood, it's o.k. to allow a 13 year old girl to be felt up by a grown man on a movie set. He squeezed her breast. I'm ... Read More Good God Almighty! Finally, a movie that offends me! I guess when it's Hollywood, it's o.k. to allow a 13 year old girl to be felt up by a grown man on a movie set. He squeezed her breast. I'm pretty sure this is illegal and someone should report it. Every last charadcter in this film is made out to be disturbing, from the teacher to the neighbor to the boyfriend to the two groups of parents to the young girl. Very bizarre with no reason. Overall: D-: because at least I did feel a lot of emotion if that was what was intended. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No |
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