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Die siebzehnjährige Shirley verdient sich nebenher ein wenig Geld mit Babysitting. Als sie dabei eines Abends von einem Familienvater verführt wird und der ihr voll schlechtem Gewissen eine stattliche Lohnerhöhung zusteckt, bringt sie das auf die Idee, die Leistungspalette ihrer Agentur um Minderjährigenprostitution zu erweitern. Und weil in ihrer kleinen Stadt offenbar ein ziemlicher Bedarf an Lolita-Callgirls besteht, kann sie sich vor Stellengesuchen ihrer Mitschülerinnen bald kaum mehr retten. Doch das Dasein als Zuhälterin birgt seine Tücken.
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Watch as a double feature with Cougars, Inc to get the male perspective too. https://trakt.tv/movies/cougars-inc-2011
"You had it coming." Makes American Beauty look wholesome. Katherine Waterston deserves a better movie.
Some girls have an idea to make a lot of money. A girl starts it and invites her friends. A friend wants to make more money. The movie is simple. It has a little complication, but it is resolved simply too.
This was a surprise; much better than I was anticipating. For a movie that deals with the topic of underage prostitution, it manages to keep an even tone. Though it takes many twists, and slips into some dark water, it never goes anywhere unforgivable. With as many movies as I have watched, I thought I knew full well where this would go, but it surprised me. I initially wanted to watch this for Alexandra Daddario; sadly, she's barely in it. Now, the actors who are in lead roles did a great job, mainly Katherine Waterston; she carries the film from start to finish. Back to the story itself: While the filmmaker could have easily lead the viewer down any moral/ethical road, like with any great art, it is left to the audience to draw their own conclusions. The story is just allowed to play out. There are moments of comedy here, but the roots are always firmly planted in drama. As a tip to potential viewers: Don't expect loads of graphic nudity or sexual content. There was really only one nude scene - with Waterston... worth it - and it was quick. The sex that transpires is either off screen or not filmed in an explicit manner. The drive here is the story. If you're so inclined, _The Babysitters_ is talking about some ugly and sad aspects of life, but again, not beating you over the head with it.