Case 39
Case 39
R | 13 August 2009 (USA)
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In her many years as a social worker, Emily Jenkins believes she has seen it all, until she meets 10-year-old Lilith and the girl's cruel parents. Emily's worst fears are confirmed when the parents try to harm the child, and so Emily assumes custody of Lilith while she looks for a foster family. However, Emily soon finds that dark forces surround the seemingly innocent girl, and the more she tries to protect Lilith, the more horrors she encounters.

Reviews
Karry

Best movie of this year hands down!

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Lovesusti

The Worst Film Ever

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Fairaher

The film makes a home in your brain and the only cure is to see it again.

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Aubrey Hackett

While it is a pity that the story wasn't told with more visual finesse, this is trivial compared to our real-world problems. It takes a good movie to put that into perspective.

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torstensonjohn

Although the film lacks true originality as it comes off in similarity to The Omen, The Bad Seed, or The Good Son, it has it's moments. It's genre is horror/suspense specific but it is really not all that scary. Renee Zellwegger's performance is well received as the compassionate social worker Emily who has much empathy for the abused kids. Her approach is unique and lays the foundation for her character development. Jodelle Ferland does a decent job as the unique, albeit mysterious and cliché child whom Emily takes in. The film is driven by the story of a child that appears normal and frail on the outside but the mystery lies within. There is violence drawn across the film some of which involves children but there lies the truth behind the story. It's a personable, social film for adults. I felt it had good direction and movement but lacked a creative spark. You will enjoy the film as a whole and the performances as well. Bradley Cooper makes his small but relevant role worthwhile. A solid 6/10

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ops-52535

Well, this is definately a horror story, a bit unusually ploted, its also a drama and a thriller. i did like the horrish angle come through ms zellweger, and the feeling youll never get rid of that black shadow in your life. ive never heard of case 39,and it was a pleasure to watch. dont elevate your expectations , just delve into it

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missy1699

case39 is about Emily Jenkins who is a social worker who takes in lily whose parents tried to kill her because she is a demon I thought the film is amazing Renee plays the character really well the best scene in the film is where they are the lift and lily say Why Emily if I could rate the film I would give it 10/10 the characters in the film are: Emily Jenkins lily Sullivan Doug detective Barron mike Diego Edward Sullivan Margaret Sullivan Nancy Wayne Javier Javier's wife I loved watching case39 I thought it was a really good film

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Tina Willis

I am a Renee Zellwegger fan. Comedic acting is the hardest genre to achieve successfully, yet she succeeds doing it. I was happy to see her in a different type role and she pulled it off very well. She makes a believable social worker, appearing naturally caring and good with children, and then as the movie progresses at a very nice even pace, her suspicions and then terror comes across believably. Every actor in this movie did an excellent, top notch job. The story and plot moved at just the right pace to keep me engaged and interested. Fast enough to keep my mind from jumping ahead and guessing outcomes, full enough to care about the characters. The direction, camera work, editing (seamless)and score were all superb. Although it I a bit dated now, I still enjoy pulling it up on a rainy lazy day and re-watching it.

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