Little Children review

I went to see this movie yesterday and liked it a lot, although it's one of those movies that's a little "hard" to like. It's definitely not a pick me up kinda flick - it's about two married people who meet through their children (three year olds) and have an affair. Oh yeah, plus a man who exposes himself to children. So, it's a bit dark.

I read the book and they cut out a several big parts from the book (there's an entire storyline on Kate Winslet's husband in the book that doesn't exist at all in the movie, which changes it significantly). And, I meant to check to see if they changed the ending, cause I think they have. Which is fine - the movie has its own message.

It's definitely a reflection on American middle class suburbia in the way that American Beauty was, but with less tongue in cheek (or much humor at all). The suburbanites don't come across particularly well (surprise surprise). Kate Winslet's performance was excellent (but they always are) as were the other performances, particularly the creepy pedophile guy.

I wouldn't go to see this in order to have a little light getaway from your life, but I think it's an interesting reflection on suburbia, choices and moving forward. I enjoyed it quite a bit. 4 Amys.