MoviesRT I thought this was a pretty good movie and gave it a 5 at first. But after thinking about it a few days later, I realized it was a propaganda movie and lowered it to a 4. And that was being generous.First of all, when they say "based on true events" you need to take it with a grain of salt. Nothing about this movie was true. I seriously doubt there really are so called "boot camps" where stupid parents send their kids off to foreign countries to be straightened out.These days parents are so badgered for trying to discipline their kids that it's no wonder many are messed up. But some writer must have thought it would be a good idea for a movie.I remember reading that the writers of Texas Chainsaw Massacre thought it would be cool to put in "Based on true events" to make the movie more popular even though it was all made up. It worked to create a whole series of horror movies.On a side note, I actually agree with a few of the reviewers who said that these bratty spoiled kids deserved it, but in reality no parents would send their kids to the Fiji Islands to learn anything. Makes no sense.And if there really are "over 200 hundred Boot Camps..." does that mean there are 20,000 of them in the world or is that a misprint? Either way, why would parents send them to Fiji of all places? Why not to some local campsite or something? It's too stupid to think about logically.Either way, it wasn't a bad movie - not accurate - but a fun ride. Just realize you are being indoctrinated.Mila was good as usual. I liked how it ended, but wondered how come a revolt didn't happen long before. But anyway, it's all fantasy, so enjoy.

toddg-473-289818 I should have taken the hint by the words that appeared on screen at the beginning of the movie, where boot camps such as the one portrayed here were described as unregulated and without oversight. What followed, unfortunately, was a scathing review of boot camps that are designed to reform troubled teenagers. The perspective of this movie is to shine a negative light on authority figures and cast the troubled teens first as victims, then as heroes. Scant attention is given to why the teens have been brought to the boot camp, and that any possible good could come from an extended stay in a highly disciplined environment. Instead the focus is on the flaws of those in charge. Too many unanswered questions arise in the plot while it weaves its way toward the teens escaping. Was it the teens' moral compass that inspired their desire to escape, or their natural rebellious tendencies taking shape long after their own parents had given up on them? This is never really answered, and makes it difficult for the viewer to feel any empathy toward the main characters.The ending is the most ridiculous part, where the former teen prisoners regain their freedom. First they burn down the village on the isolated island, which was their only means of shelter. Then they run free around the island, but where are they to go? They are still on an isolated island. It is the final insult to the viewer, who has been insulted through out the movie.

Spuzzlightyear It's amusing to see that I've seen movies like Boot Camp before, from the hippie "Punishment Park" in the 70's to the Olivia Hussey "Turkey Shoot" which blended this genre, amusingly, with "The Most Dangerous Game" this type of material is not exactly original. (And actually, if you want to take it further, movies like "Battle Royale" and of course "The Hunger Games" owe a lot to this as well). Obnoxious, misunderstood kids are taken forcefully away from their home and onto an island, where they try to learn some manners! Fortunately Mila Kunis and Gregory Smith disagree with the whole setup, and try to find a way to escape. Comparing it with other films of the same genre, it's a bit more hard to take, because it takes itself way too seriously for it's own good.

rtkautz Movies like these don't come around very often. Know I am not saying this movie was incredible because it wasn't. But it is the kinda movie that makes you think about tragedy's that happen in this life. Basically the plot is easy to follow and easily drags you in. Norman Hail ( Peter Stormare ) runs a camp where parents send there kids to him and he tries to steer them straight. You could tell that this wasn't going to be a normal camp for kids. He uses humiliation as a form of torture. I Mainly loved the movie because of the two main characters Mila Kunis and Gregory Smith. Most torture movies the whole plot is everyone is trying to get out of the place where they are being tortured which is why I loved the movie because that wasn't the case for most of the characters. A lot of the characters were starting to believe in Norman Hails brainwashing method.There was no ridiculous stupid sex scenes so don't watch it if that's what you are looking for, it was the one of the most realistic psychological torture stories I have probably watched and that says a lot because I have seen tons of movies.If you are looking for a movie that makes you think about about sadistic stuff that happens in real life then watch this movie. I give it a 6.5 / 10