Simply Perfect

Memorable, crazy movie

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.

this film is important because it does inform the audience about the tragic case of Laurie Kellogg, a young girl with few options, who married Bruce Kellogg to escape her maudlin existence in a trailer park-she was a young girl who did not realize what she had gotten into, until it was much too late.Some reviewers have critiqued the performances as over-the-top; not true to the real story, but the message is still clear- Laurie Kellogg did not deserve the horrible marriage she was in, and her friends helped her to get out of it, in the most desperate fashion.In psychology, the "blame the victim" mentality is promoted by people who tout that we live in a just and perfect world, which anyone over the age of 20 should realize is NOT true. Laurie was a victim who felt trapped, intimidated by a sadistic and physically abusive husband, who raped her, sexually molested other young girls in the neighborhood, and verbally and emotionally abused her.Jenny Garth is very good as Laurie, and Gregory Harrison appropriately narcissistic and hateful, as her sadistic husband. I would recommend this film to anyone in an abusive relationship- whether verbal or physical, it is just as damaging. It is sad there are still people in real life who believe Laurie is a victim by choice; No one CHOOSES to be abused, their self-esteem is systematically denigrated by the abuser. 8/10

To: "Halfpint_7030", Yes, this is a true story based on Laurie Lee Kellogg, though only about one third of the film was accurate.Laurie is still in prison, though we are trying relentlessly to free her and we're optimistic about the outcome.Her mom and step dad along with her two boys Kyle and Kristopher reside in New England.If you have any questions regarding Laurie and her current situation; you may email me whenever you desire.Please pray for Laurie and her family; and thank you for your concern.

Lies of the Heart; The story of Laurie Kellogg is a great movie And Jennie Garth did a great job as Laurie Kellogg.All in all,I'll give this movie 5 stars.

This movie is a really good movie. It always kept me watching, and you never get bored. Jennie Garth does a great job in it. Her portrayal of Laurie Kellogg is remarkable. I'd say it was one of her best movies. Definitely watch it!