The Bad Man

[Rowan07001484]

the therapist seems really bored with her job. she doesn't seem to care what th child as been through

[valericool]

that therapist is not helping him... she'll more likely make him even more traumatized...

[morethanadream]

I wouldn't call JT Leroy a "hoax" per se. More like a pseudonym. I don't have any problem with that, but I do think they took things a little far (having Savannah Knoop pose as JT for example).

[xchikax3]

"this is a baaad man" "awi awi awi.." con su tono de voz :S es como pa quedar mas traumatizado

[katy12beth]

How can it be a great movie and its rated R??

[xchikax3]

how stupid people can be!

[vannehxx]

Whoa...I read the book, but I didn't know JT was a hoax...seriously?!?!

[Ravie13]

Yup.

[vannehxx]

But it says he's a real author in the book.

[Ravie13]

But the book was a hoax.

[vannehxx]

Oh, alright.

[JoHnMaRk9]

a good movie, yes.... but yet an even better book, Asia did an excellent job with what she could, but the book gives you the best understanding; nevertheless, this is my favorite book and movie of all time

[schooligan91]

it's a great movie!!!directed by Asia Argento

[frodo322]

Is this her only scene in the movie? I haven't seen it. Thanks

[Ravie13]

Yes it is.

[FantasmaLuna666]

Does that "bad man" doll have a penis?

[brokenbeauty321]

yes

[Azad22224]

It looks like the "Boy" Doll gives him a blowjob! Thats sick!

[RdKurama]

I don't think shes helping the little boy at all. He seems to scared.

[RachelSummers77]

Um..yeah. I think that's the point.

[RdKurama]

Really? But isn't she supposed to comfort him to get the info out of him? She just seems like she wants his session to be over.

[RachelSummers77]

Yes, that's what good psychologists _should_ do..but this character, I think, is not meant to be a good psychologist. Keep in mind that this movie has a number of screwed-up characters in it...so, all the more reason to show some of why they're screwed up. Ryder's character (who seems almost like a lazy student intern rather than someone with an actual degree) is an example of some of society's safety nets that unfortunately sometimes fail the people they're supposed to be helping.

[Worldlygate]

Oh. Okay. I get it now. Thanks for the explanation. I had actually never seen the movie before.

[morethanadream]

@RachelSummers77 It's sad, but this is how a lot of psychologists are - they're following a script, and all they're concerned with is getting the kid to say the right responses, regardless of whether they are being helped. It's awful :(

[brokenbeauty321]

hes traumatized its a horrible thing to endure, i know

[keykey1408]

Just to clarify. J.T. Leroy's books were released as autobiographical fiction. Unlike million little pieces it was never claimed as memior or autobio. Just the author bio was fake.

[Ravie13]

True but numerous celebrities claimed to personally know J.T. and the author's sister-in-law dressed up as "J.T." and made several public appearances perpetuating the false claims that the autobiography was true.

[RAMKING61]

Uh...the next truthful & accurate Hollywood movie will be the FIRST.