Synopsis: Rachel, a rebellious 17 year old, is sent by her mother to stay for a few weeks with her (Rachel's) grandmother who has strict rules of discipline. Rachel draws the attention of the small town at which her grandmother lives due to her liberal behavior. Things get really complex when she tells a local veterinarian that she suffered sexual abuse from her stepfather.
Appraisal: This film has almost no effect as a comedy, and is poorly conceived as a drama about sexual abuse. It's ineffective both as entertainment and as serious social or psychological discussion. Although I wouldn't go as far as saying it's offensive, it's certainly a poor way of spending two hours of your life. To give just an example of what I am talking about: why is it justified for Georgia to assume that Rachel's stepfather is really a sexual abuser? Is she implying that all swearers are moral degenerates? Or is she psychic? Maybe she is actually supposed to be a dimwit, but shoudn't the film stress that more clearly instead of making us sympathize with her?
Rating: 27
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