Review of Gardens of the Night (2008) by Ingela Z — 21 Oct 2010
"Gardens of the Night" is about two children, Leslie and Donnie, kidnapped by two men and their lives together. It's directed by newcomer Damian Harris who based his story on the kids, counselors, police officers, and pimps that he met during his two years of research. His years of perfecting the story was seen in how well made this movie was.
"Gardens of the Night" is for those courageous who enjoy a gut-wrenching, challenging film.
The actors did an amazing job bringing this script to life. The two children, Rayn Simpkins and Jermaine Scooter Smith, who play the young Leslie and Donnie really showed the pain that children who have dealt with this probably felt.
Every parent should watch this. Even if you aren't a parent, you probably should. It will make you think twice about what to do if you see a sad child, who doesn't seem like he/she belongs with that adult, looking at you with helpless eyes.
This review of Gardens of the Night (2008) was written by Ingela Z on 21 Oct 2010.
Gardens of the Night has generally received mixed reviews.
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