Labeling this as a mystery/thriller is a disservice to the film as many of the negative reviews are from people who would never watch this type of film. This is more of a character study and it's pretty well done.
I've seen a lot of comments that this film is 'misery porn' or too depressing; unfortunately not everyone lives a life full of sunshine and roses. I appreciate when a film can realistically explore other stories.
Nancy is obviously a young woman with many issues, not the least of which is her propensity for lying. She craves a life that is more exciting or fulfilling than the one she leads. She invents experiences for herself and passes them off as reality, even going so far as to photoshop photos or wear a fake pregnancy belly. When she sees a news program about a kidnapping 30 years prior she decides to pass herself off as the missing child.
I was engrossed in Nancy's story from the very beginning. As appalling as I found her actions, I couldn't help but feel compassion for her and wonder what her earlier life had been. I enjoy films that don't end in a neat little bow and leave you thinking about the story later. This is definitely such a film.
This is a good character study/drama. If you enjoy this type of film, watch it and decide what you think. If you only enjoy happy films or movies that spoon feed you the whole story, I suggest you skip this one.
I've seen a lot of comments that this film is 'misery porn' or too depressing; unfortunately not everyone lives a life full of sunshine and roses. I appreciate when a film can realistically explore other stories.
Nancy is obviously a young woman with many issues, not the least of which is her propensity for lying. She craves a life that is more exciting or fulfilling than the one she leads. She invents experiences for herself and passes them off as reality, even going so far as to photoshop photos or wear a fake pregnancy belly. When she sees a news program about a kidnapping 30 years prior she decides to pass herself off as the missing child.
I was engrossed in Nancy's story from the very beginning. As appalling as I found her actions, I couldn't help but feel compassion for her and wonder what her earlier life had been. I enjoy films that don't end in a neat little bow and leave you thinking about the story later. This is definitely such a film.
This is a good character study/drama. If you enjoy this type of film, watch it and decide what you think. If you only enjoy happy films or movies that spoon feed you the whole story, I suggest you skip this one.