Drama,Crime
United Kingdom,Ireland
The film Detainment is a dramatization of the true story of the James Bulger case, which took place in Liverpool in 1993. The film follows the police investigation and interviews with the two ten-year-old boys, Robert Thompson and Jon Venables, who are suspected of abducting and murdering two-year-old James Bulger.
The film is based on the actual interview transcripts and records from the case, and the performances of the young actors are incredibly raw and emotional. The film explores the nature of evil, the pressure of peer influence, and the responsibility of young offenders.
The film has received critical acclaim for its powerful performances, gripping plot, and sensitive portrayal of a tragic event. However, it has also been controversial for its portrayal of the two young boys and their families, who were still alive at the time of filming.
Overall, Detainment is a haunting and thought-provoking film that examines the complexity and cruelty of human nature, and the repercussions of senseless violence.
