Review of An American Crime (2007) by Lanky Man P — 12 Aug 2013

An American Crime tries to hard a film like A Time To Kill.

This review of An American Crime (2007) was written by Lanky Man P on 12 Aug 2013.

An American Crime has generally received positive reviews.

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By Moya W (478) on 03 Jul 2013

Ellen Page is great, and Catherine Keener does alright, but she just doesn't fit the role of someone so abusive…

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By Sam N (736) on 14 Feb 2013

It's really a decent film and Catherine Keener is fantastic, it's just a shame to see the main character of Sylvia become mute and nearly lifeless…

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By Vince G (102) on 25 Jan 2014

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By Susan R (273) on 17 Sep 2013

2/5 --- A disturbing yet truthful telling of the short life of Sylvia Likens (actress Ellen Page), who was abused by her neighbor (Catherine…

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By Armando O (26) on 01 Mar 2013

A true story I can't believe there such a sick family and people out there even children capable to do stuff like this yes it is an American Crime…

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By Paolo T (21) on 09 Dec 2013

This movie traumatized me, it's so realistic. Seeing a nice young girl being tortured by kids for no reason is awful. The acting was fantastic…

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Huh, todellakin järkyttävä, tositapahtumiin perustuva elokuva lapseen kohdistuvasta väkivallasta ja kiduttamisesta…

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By Alicia A (30) on 03 Jul 2013

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