Karla
Its finally out. After x amount of years and time, they (hollywood) has finally come out with a story about the horrific, disgusting, sick and twisted murders of Ontario girls Lesley Mahaffy and Kristin French by Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka.
For those of you who would like a refresher in this horrible incident here is a link to the Wikipedia page on Karla and the murders.
So here's what really got me. How can cute and nice and funny actress Laura Prepon (best known as Donna from That 70's Show) take on the role of Karla? and why? I know that its probably a very challenging role to take and that she would definitely be showcasing and expanding her talent, BUT WHAT ABOUT HER MORALS?? Does it mean nothing to her that its a true story and people will be hurt when they see it?
Its such a controversial issue, and for that reason alone, it may have been better to sit this one out. From the point that the movie hits theatres and onwards, she may only be known as the woman who played Karla and had no feelings or consideration for others. Or, i might be wrong and she might win an Oscar like Charlize Theron did for her role in Monster.
Either way, as a Canadian and fellow Ontarian, I feel the need to respect these girl's families and NOT GO SEE THE MOVIE. It's almost like I want this movie to ruin her career so that hollywood doesn't make a few extra bucks by stepping on the hearts of real people (as they usually do).
But I must admit, curiosity is one hell of a feeling. Im curious to see how she will play Karla's role, (although it has already been said that the movie sympathizes with Homolka). Just as Monster was a horrifically and disturbingly good movie with lots of talent, I would never watch it more than once. If this movie does make it to Oscar nominee, I may watch a pirrated version of it (so that im not helping anyone make money off of someone's sorrow) but for now, I'm a no go.
What do you think?
xtina
For those of you who would like a refresher in this horrible incident here is a link to the Wikipedia page on Karla and the murders.
So here's what really got me. How can cute and nice and funny actress Laura Prepon (best known as Donna from That 70's Show) take on the role of Karla? and why? I know that its probably a very challenging role to take and that she would definitely be showcasing and expanding her talent, BUT WHAT ABOUT HER MORALS?? Does it mean nothing to her that its a true story and people will be hurt when they see it?
Its such a controversial issue, and for that reason alone, it may have been better to sit this one out. From the point that the movie hits theatres and onwards, she may only be known as the woman who played Karla and had no feelings or consideration for others. Or, i might be wrong and she might win an Oscar like Charlize Theron did for her role in Monster.
Either way, as a Canadian and fellow Ontarian, I feel the need to respect these girl's families and NOT GO SEE THE MOVIE. It's almost like I want this movie to ruin her career so that hollywood doesn't make a few extra bucks by stepping on the hearts of real people (as they usually do).
But I must admit, curiosity is one hell of a feeling. Im curious to see how she will play Karla's role, (although it has already been said that the movie sympathizes with Homolka). Just as Monster was a horrifically and disturbingly good movie with lots of talent, I would never watch it more than once. If this movie does make it to Oscar nominee, I may watch a pirrated version of it (so that im not helping anyone make money off of someone's sorrow) but for now, I'm a no go.
What do you think?
xtina
posted by Xtina @ 10:13 AM
At 5:20 PM,
Annie said…
Hey Wilson,
The only thing is though, we watch a lot of movies that are based on TRUE events that happened at one time...and they are very traumatizing for the families that they are connected to.
With this movie...there is such an outrage here in Ontario because it was horrific for us to read about such heinous crimes in our Newspaper..and know that they happened too close to home. I'm curious to see the movie, I don't know why. I have respect for the families, and I wouldn't be watching it for entertainment, but maybe I would be? To see how they depicted a story we've read and know so much about.
At 10:26 AM,
Xtina said…
It's true, I completely understand your point of view. I was talking to jamie about it and we were discussing how they're gonna be coming out with a 9/11 movie. People will most likely be hurt when watching it if they were somehow connected by, lets say, a loved one jumping outta the building.
I wouldnt mind seeing a movie like this because i'm more displaced and im not even American. I guess it does make a difference if it happened so close.
I have heard that the movie is very sympathetic to Karla, and depicts the spousal abuse that Bernardo inflicks upon her to be much worse than the horrific crimes they both took out on the girls. If this is true, wouldn't that be playing down the crimes, which is a slap in the face to the families? Wouldnt it also give Karla herself a little bit of her own stardom?
I would much rather see a documentary on it as to get the full truth, (and to have those who didn't read every detail in the news to see the truth) which would be more respectful to the families and more honourable to the girls.
At 8:56 PM,
Mark Raghu said…
I agree with Annie completely. This is so scandalous because it happened in our backyard. We've watched tons of movies like this with little thought of the victoms families. What does that say about society though, and how easily will let things filter through us without totally anaylzing them?
I know the story of Karla far too well, and have no desire to see how it was adapted to not remember the victoms, but to entice people to watch it.
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