Bully

Certainly the most controversial film currently out this year, Bully has been out for a while, but a few people still have to wait for it. I'm no longer one of those people, for now I've seen it.

It's a documentary film by Lee Hirsch, which is about the problem of School bullies. It's a problem that young people have to deal with each day, but are almost powerless to stop. A few of them have committed suicide directly because of bullying; we also see the after-effects of a few such suicides.

I'll admit that it can be quite tough to watch. However, it's also quite cathartic for those who've experienced it. Seeing that they're not alone can spur them to talk about their problems. Even though we barely get to see a bully's side of the story, we see the side effects of their actions. And hopefully, seeing their "impact" can spur them to try to be better people.

That's what the film is about, and that's a good thing.

It was initially Rated-R for its tough language, rather than the tough images and themes on-screen. As if they were trying to keep kids from being exposed to what they've already been exposed to each day in school. This film shouldn't be swept under the rug, but instead, should be seen by anyone with the interest or need to see it. Most definitely.