Gardens of the Night

Predators and Young Prey in a World Gone Sinister

Recovery time is recommended after seeing “Gardens of the Night,” a harrowing, obliquely told story of kidnapping and forced child prostitution that conjures a world entirely populated by predators and prey. Written and directed by Damian Harris (“Deceived,” “Bad Company”), who researched the subject for a decade, “Gardens of the Night” has a ghastly air of authenticity.
The movie's first and better half portrays events as seen through the eyes of a frightened little girl who doesn't really know what is happening, which makes it all the more sinister. [...]

di Stephen Holden, articolo completo (3656 caratteri spazi inclusi) su The New York Times 7 Novembre 2008