After reading through multiple reviews, I agreed and disagreed with a lot that was said. While I will admit the plot did seem a bit overdone, I will not say that cyber-bullying is not to be taken seriously. I've read that "a pretty blonde like that would not be bullied", and things like that. But in all reality, bullying is not judgmental. It will not only limit itself to those people that are categorized as "ugly" or "weird". Bullying can happen to ANYONE, from any background, and should not be taken lightly no matter what. Words can hurt, regardless of who you are.
I also saw numerous complaints that there were plot holes, such as there "never being a reason for the brother to hack his little sister's profile", but I felt the reasoning for it was self-explanatory. He was jealous because his sister was given a laptop and he wanted the freedom to do what he wanted on the internet unsupervised. He probably did it as "revenge", feeling that was his best option to exact his envy. Of course he did not know what would happen from it, but he's her little brother. Little brothers are generally annoying and try to, well, annoy you (not true in all cases, mind you).
I also saw people complain there was no reason for Lindsay's hatred for Taylor, but as stated in the beginning of the movie, Taylor made a comment and Lindsay took it as Taylor calling her a "whore". Lindsay was obviously a popular girl, and probably very feared due to her father being an attorney, so no one tried to go against her opinions.
There were numerous other statements about the Scott ordeal. The reason Samantha tried to protect her is because she didn't want what happened to her to happen to Taylor also. There was no clarification on whether her statements about Scott were true, however.
Now that I've gotten those quirks from other reviewers out, I'd like to give a review myself.
I was not going to watch this movie, but when I saw Emily Osment casted for the main character, I decided to give it a try. I personally feel Emily did a great job with conveying emotions in the film, though some of her supporting actors could have been a bit better. Scott, for instance, I feel was a loose character. Going from big-shot popular Jock to liking her, back to "I'm Mr. Too-Good-For-You", was very confusing. It was like the writer did not know what type of character he wanted Scott to be.
The message rang loud and clear in this film, and it's a very good message at that. It did not feel rushed, but it also did not drag out.
I usually expect less from ABC Family movies (sorry ABC!), but this did not let me down. It's definitely worth a watch though if you really want to form an opinion of it.
I also saw numerous complaints that there were plot holes, such as there "never being a reason for the brother to hack his little sister's profile", but I felt the reasoning for it was self-explanatory. He was jealous because his sister was given a laptop and he wanted the freedom to do what he wanted on the internet unsupervised. He probably did it as "revenge", feeling that was his best option to exact his envy. Of course he did not know what would happen from it, but he's her little brother. Little brothers are generally annoying and try to, well, annoy you (not true in all cases, mind you).
I also saw people complain there was no reason for Lindsay's hatred for Taylor, but as stated in the beginning of the movie, Taylor made a comment and Lindsay took it as Taylor calling her a "whore". Lindsay was obviously a popular girl, and probably very feared due to her father being an attorney, so no one tried to go against her opinions.
There were numerous other statements about the Scott ordeal. The reason Samantha tried to protect her is because she didn't want what happened to her to happen to Taylor also. There was no clarification on whether her statements about Scott were true, however.
Now that I've gotten those quirks from other reviewers out, I'd like to give a review myself.
I was not going to watch this movie, but when I saw Emily Osment casted for the main character, I decided to give it a try. I personally feel Emily did a great job with conveying emotions in the film, though some of her supporting actors could have been a bit better. Scott, for instance, I feel was a loose character. Going from big-shot popular Jock to liking her, back to "I'm Mr. Too-Good-For-You", was very confusing. It was like the writer did not know what type of character he wanted Scott to be.
The message rang loud and clear in this film, and it's a very good message at that. It did not feel rushed, but it also did not drag out.
I usually expect less from ABC Family movies (sorry ABC!), but this did not let me down. It's definitely worth a watch though if you really want to form an opinion of it.