I've never written a review, but feel compelled here. The fact that it was depressing set aside (if I want this type of tragedy, I'll watch the evening news), I was disappointed in some of the lessons taught.Specifically, making revenge look good is not a good ethic to teach your children. I had hoped that Jess and Leslie were somehow different from the other kids and above doing that. Also, I felt the movie made light of the situation where a child confesses her father has beaten her. Children should learn that a situation like that should be reported to a trusted adult.