I have watched both the Dutch (original adaptation) and American versions. (I know there is an Italian version also that was second, but I havent seen it.) Normally I prefer the original, but I have to say this version was much better and in my opinion more disturbing and true to the story.
This is a powerful story that makes you think what if it were my child? I think that is the entire point and why the ending to both is abrupt with how they are. The point of the film is not what happens to the children, but instead it is about the terrifying reality of being a parent in such a situation and morality.
The Gettysburg scene someone else was saying was pointless was did have a point. We were being taken into his mind where he has episodes of being out of reality. This is a good watch if you really like to think about what you are viewing. If you are more into mindless entertainment or predictable over used stories then you should pass this one up
This is a powerful story that makes you think what if it were my child? I think that is the entire point and why the ending to both is abrupt with how they are. The point of the film is not what happens to the children, but instead it is about the terrifying reality of being a parent in such a situation and morality.
The Gettysburg scene someone else was saying was pointless was did have a point. We were being taken into his mind where he has episodes of being out of reality. This is a good watch if you really like to think about what you are viewing. If you are more into mindless entertainment or predictable over used stories then you should pass this one up