The Flock

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Laura C @RT61565745 Jun 9 Tackling the exploitation of women and children, along with the systemic failures in monitoring sex offenders, is an important and commendable theme for a film. Unfortunately, this movie handles the subject with poor judgment. Instead of approaching it with sensitivity and insight, it leans heavily into gratuitous violence and disturbing imagery that feel excessive and unnecessary. These choices undermine the seriousness of the issue rather than amplify it. Moreover, while female sex offenders are statistically rare, the film’s decision to portray one of the most heinous characters as a woman seems less like a nuanced narrative choice and more like a sensational twist. Overall, the film squanders an opportunity to explore a critical topic with the care and responsibility it deserves See more Jelisije J @jjosifovic May 9 A film that deals with a tough subject but poorly handles the execution to the overall message this film wanted to portray. See more mark g @Mark_Alan_G. 12/14/2024 I love Richard Gere and there is skilled direction here. However, just too disturbing of content to recommend film. See more Georgan G @RT98616417 09/19/2024 A brutal story about those who are sick & agressive, and those who try to keep the aforementioned in check. See more Kyle J @RT92554104 02/03/2023 Great acting by Richard Gere. Tough subject. They pulled it off: realistic. (NO VIEWERS UNDER 30.) See more ronald h @RT44372985 12/31/2021 The title of this film refers to registered sex offenders, whom social worker Erroll Babbage (Richard Gere) keeps track of and investigates. He's a rogue who is working his notice, since he's been fired for his over-the-top tactics. Sound like an episode of "Law and Order SVU"? It's pretty close, except for profanity and nudity that you wouldn't have on network TV. Babbage is training his replacement, Allison Lowry (Claire Danes), a newcomer who really doesn't have the stomach for this kind of work. Sound familiar? It's been done in a dozen "cop and rookie" movies. So "The Flock" is trite, as well as tawdry. The bad guy is a sadistic rapist whose crimes are stomach-turning. But as the good guy, Gere does his best to elevate his role above the level of stereotype. He does chew some scenery, but he also exhibits some nuance at times. Danes, on the other hand, is little more than a plot device. She gets hysterical and cries a lot. Of course, in this kind of film, we want to see the good guys nail the bad guys. I won't go into detail, but there's enough suspense to hold your interest. Aside from the unnecessarily showy camera work (Have directors forgotten how to hold a camera still?), this is a decent B thriller, worth a watch for Gere's performance. He's gotten better with age. See more Read all reviews

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