Jody Foster plays her part with skill and believability as the young girl alone at home doing what she has to do to survive. Slightly reminiscent of 'Arsenic and Old Lace' with Cary Grant and his eccentric aunts.
The film differs from the book according to Wikipedia in that she intentionally murders Mrs Hallett in the book whereas Mrs Hallet dies accidentally in the film.
Throughout the film we are only told what happens to Ryn's parents by her. Personally not sure whether or not to believe her entirely as she shows herself to be a convincing liar throughout the film.
I would like to know how she got that chipped tooth for example? Perhaps a hint of violence from her past? Martin Sheen was very creepy as the paedophile son of Mrs Hallet and I was shocked at how much he resembled his son Charlie from his role in 2 and a half men.
Mario was played well and Officer Miglioretti was a wonderful rest from all the other adults in the film who were either just fleetingly on screen or villains.
Put me off almond biscuits and tea for life though.
The film differs from the book according to Wikipedia in that she intentionally murders Mrs Hallett in the book whereas Mrs Hallet dies accidentally in the film.
Throughout the film we are only told what happens to Ryn's parents by her. Personally not sure whether or not to believe her entirely as she shows herself to be a convincing liar throughout the film.
I would like to know how she got that chipped tooth for example? Perhaps a hint of violence from her past? Martin Sheen was very creepy as the paedophile son of Mrs Hallet and I was shocked at how much he resembled his son Charlie from his role in 2 and a half men.
Mario was played well and Officer Miglioretti was a wonderful rest from all the other adults in the film who were either just fleetingly on screen or villains.
Put me off almond biscuits and tea for life though.