An American Crime (2007)

Movies That Made Me Cry (80 movies items)

"The fact that this is based on a true fact just makes it even worse. Just watch it. I can't comment on this without spoiling everything."

Where's the 'Best Actress' nomination? (20 movies items)

" Catherine Keener"

“This movie is hard to watch, it is a disturbing insight into the evil side of human nature. What makes it more hard to watch is that is based on a tru”

“This movie is hard to watch, it is a disturbing insight into the evil side of human nature. What makes it more hard to watch is that is based on a true story, and your only getting the g rated version of events, to watch this movie and to think that the events really happen makes you sick to the stomach, and to think a human being a mother of all people could do such things. Non the less if you can watch it, it is a brilliant movie, and I love Catherine Keener and for her to make me hate her so much means she done a great job as the abuser. The acting from all the actors is great, this is a tear jerking movie and if you don't walk away crying then your not a human being.” read more

Least Liked Characters (42 movies items)

"Gertrude Baniszewski "

Mushrooms Movie Diary 2013 (34 movies items)

"Rewatched with flatmate"

Movies That Got a Strong Reaction (14 movies items)

"Catherine Keener plays a cold-hearted, sadistic b**h and the movie sheds light on the innate darkness in human beings- even children. All this would be rough enough without the delicate, heart-breaking performance of Ellen Page as Kenner's victim, Sylvia Likens, or the fact that the whole thing (!) is based on a true story. It is incredible to what a extent a sick person can find blame with an innocent. Little Johnny (Kenner's character's son) made my stomach turn. "

My favorite stories based on facts (23 movies items)

" The film is based on the true story of the torture and murder of Sylvia Likens by Indianapolis housewife Gertrude Baniszewski."

Movie Diary February 2013 (19 movies items)

"This is one of those movies that you hate to love. It's so wonderful, but so terrible at the same time. You MUST watch it. This is based on a true story, so keep that in mind while watching it. It is truly chilling. From start to finish. Just watch it. "

When I was 29... movie diary (Finished) (214 movies items)

"February 20, 2013 Pretty good movie. It wasn't especially violent, knowing the whole story I expected more drastic scenes. Meanwhile, unfortunately, the film doesn't specifically kept in suspense, very little thrilling narrative. The high rating only because the story was true, Ellen Page is adorable, and the rest was just average."

Movies Watched in 2013 (250 movies items)

"January 30th I actually regret watching this movie. What a waste of time."

Movies that touched my heart (50 movies items)

"Based on a true story that shocked the nation in 1965, the film recounts one of the most shocking crimes ever committed against a single victim. Sylvia and Jennie Fae Likens, the two daughters of traveling carnival workers are left for an extended stay at the Indianapolis (3850 E. New York St. is hardly suburban, nor was it in 1965, by any stretch of the imagination.) home of single mother Gertrude Baniszewski and her seven children. Times are tough, and Gertrude's financial needs cause her to m"

2007 movies (98 movies items)

"viewed: February 20, 2013 Pretty good movie. It wasn't especially violent, knowing the whole story I expected more drastic scenes. Meanwhile, unfortunately, the film doesn't specifically kept in suspense, very little thrilling narrative. The high rating only because the story was true, Ellen Page is adorable, and the rest was just average."