The movie was overall a great experience - the cast was amazing (Ella Anderson has set some standard for her future career!), the narrative style, the aesthetics, everything worked very well, and told a story that kept me interested. But because it is based on a true story, I had many mixed feelings - I am glad Jeannette Walls made peace with her history, and I admire her for it, but I felt very sad while watching the whole thing, specially with the ending, even if it was supposed to be a happy one.

Ass Castle is a miserable child showing us a photo album of her abusive childhood for over two hours. I'd rather stick my knob in a meat grinder because it would feel the same but be over quicker.

This is not an easy movie to watch but it must have been a brutal life to live. Based on Jeannette Watts’ memoir, by the same name, this is a beautifully performed production. All the headliners (Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson, Naomi Watts) were superb but the performance by the child actors are what really sold the picture. Already a bestseller for 2 years after it was published, the book once again rose to the top of the New York Bestsellers list upon the release of the movie, and, I understand why. The movie made me want to get closer to the source material. I give this film a 7 (good) out of 10. [Drama]

loved it! Woody harrels is soo underatted !!