I really enjoyed this film. I've always been against the death penalty, and after watching this movie and am very sure about my stance. I understand that everything was dramatized because it was a Hollywood production, but even a "less dramatic" version of what happened would be awful. Despite the heightened drama, I thought the movie portrayed the events very accurately. I also liked how the story went from several different view points because I liked knowing what everyone was thinking. I got emotional towards the end of the film, when Matthew was talking to sister Helen at the end. I know that he killed the two young adults, but having to look at your looming death in the face is an awful feeling.
This movie shed light on one of the most controversial issues, in our time, with grace and respect. It sends a strong message about the dignity of human life and made a stance about an evil that exists in the world today.
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