On the one hand, this movie is a brilliant depiction of real life violence and primitive natures. It epitomizes on so many levels just how extreme humans can be and for reasons that cannot be justified. It truly made me sick and scared to think about my wife or children being in that kind of situation and helpless. We all have a root knowledge of how cruel the world can be but this movie slaps you in the face with it.
On the other hand, this movie is an example of how we as humans have evolved in what we demand from entertainment. Imagine this movie being played in the 60's. It's unfortunate that we have grown as a society that wants to see this. I don't personally believe that I needed to watch this movie to see through the eyes of the victim because ultimately it leaves you with no control.
The director accomplished his goal without a doubt. I just wish that he would have focused all of his energy and passion for pointing out the cruelty of human nature into something that would actually have made a difference.
Finally, I want to point out that I have rated this movie low. But I think it's important to give credit to the actors in this film who made me believe that it was real. I have no doubt that this film changed their lives.