This movie felt like a roller coaster of emotion, seeing the impact of bullying on the main character and his friends. Towards the middle, the main bully appears to have a change of demeanor, but after receiving a demoralizing call from his father, the bully acted out even more heinously.
This film was most painful in the final minutes and it left me feeling very sad. You observe the loss of innocence in the main character as well as the extremely poor decision making he exercises because he is so choked by fear.
While this movie was difficult to watch, I felt it was very well made. For example, this is the first movie review that I've ever done and likely the last. This movie was able to evoke very powerful, painful emotions in me. It left me feeling that all of our actions influence other people. It was painful for me to see the new headmaster as well, considering he had been part of the problem with perpetuating bullying. The world will be a better place and other peoples lives will be better, if we actively strive to love and show kindness and stand for truth. Hurting others and acting in selfishness damages others and can (in extreme situations like this movie) create monsters. This movie is a genuine tragedy.