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Yeah it's slow and not a lot happens. But Paul Dano did a good character study. The dialogue (from the child) is spot on. It's a sad movie.

It's hard to get around that. This is the second show this year that downplays the abuse of boys by female teachers, like it's cool or something. it could have been a good show if it didn't glorify that.

And, a strange movie it is. But, really well done. If you liked Eraserhead you will like this movie. The plot is fairly simple -- "Old friend" wasn't really that much of a friend. No, this movie is all about the mood. The melancholy. I would watch it again in a minute just to see the absolutely perfect Mid-Century Modern house and furnishings. Whoever did the set totally nailed it. Top-to-bottom, accurate Mid-Century Modern.

Is it slow? Yes. Does everything make sense? No. But I don't think that was the point of this movie. If you need a tight little average story with an A-Z typical plot, this is not the film for you. If you like a film that conveys ambiance and disturbing, vague suggestions of a back-story, then you'll probably like it.