Mysterious Skin

If you asked me to describe this film I think the only words that could come to mind are ones with a negative connotation. Uncomfortable, disgusting, disturbing, visceral, violent, heartbreaking. I could go on.  Start of this was almost unwatchable for me honestly, not in a bad way, it just hit too close to home. The ending was even more so. I knew where it was going from the very first line and contemplated turning it off a few times early on. I’m glad I didn’t as this develops into a really mature, compassionate and nuanced look at abuse and its knock-on effects throughout life and the various ways people react to it.  Can’t see myself coming back to this one anytime soon