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Hammock Parties · 07-21-2006, 08:32 PM

This is disturbing. I hope people boycott this movie because there's no need for crap like this.

Dakota, 12, to star in 'disturbing paedophile film'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/liv...n_page_id=1773

Child actress Dakota Fanning will appear in a controversial new movie featuring paedophile scenes.

War of the Worlds star Dakota, 12, has signed up to appear in Hounddog.

The screenplay calls for Fanning's character to be raped in one explicit scene and to appear naked or clad only in "underpants" in several other horrifying moments.

A source close to the film said: "The two taboos in Hollywood are child abuse and the killing of animals.

"In this movie, both things happen." Fanning's mother, Joy, and her Hollywood agent, Cindy Osbrink, see the movie, written and directed by Deborah Kampmeier, as a possible Oscar vehicle for the pint-size star.

But despite Fanning's status as a bankable actress - whose movies, including last year's War of the Worlds have earned more than half a billion dollars since 2001 - the alarming material seems to have scared off potential investors, according to the New York Daily News.

The film charts the life of a girl who is abused and finds solace in the music of Elvis Presley.

Fanning's carefully choreographed rape scene has already been filmed. But then the production - which also stars Robin Wright Penn, David Morse and Piper Laurie - was stopped because of a lack of money.

But emergency investors were found and the movie is set to be finished by the end of the week.

"It's not just the rape scene - the whole story is challenging Dakota as an actress," Fanning's agent, Osbrink, said.

"And I've never been so proud of her in my life. In every scene she gets better and better."

greg63 · 01-26-2007, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

I kind of wonder why seeing a movie that has gruesome murders in it and serial killers is less morally reprehensible than a movie that has child rape in it.

Good point.

greg63 · 01-26-2007, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by mmaddog

Interesting.....you are screaming at people for assuming something when you can do nothing but the same for the polar opposite point of view.

You might want to remember that when you start lecturing....

mmaddog
*******

Ditto!

Logical · 06-15-2007, 04:33 PM

**Fire Me Boy!** · 06-15-2007, 04:59 PM

Are you just stirring the pot or what?

RJ · 06-15-2007, 05:23 PM

Is it ok for a child to do a death scene?

**Fire Me Boy!** · 10-03-2009, 02:36 PM

OK.... was flipping through new releases to InstantView on Netflix and Hounddog showed up. Just finished it.

It's OK. It's nowhere near as bad as the review a few posts up suggests, but it's not great either. The rape scene did seem a bit out of place, but the one thing I'll say first and foremost - that scene is nowhere NEAR 30 seconds, nor is it as explicit as was reported. Without going back and timing it, I'd say it's 20-30 seconds of the rape, extreme closeups of Fanning's face/eyes and hand. I was expecting worse, so while the subject matter is disturbing, it certainly wasn't over the top, if you ask me. Where the film goes post-rape, it's a necessary scene.

Secondly, this movie is not about the rape, AT ALL. It's one scene. This thread in hindsight is the ultimate in mountains out of molehills.

Overall, I'd probably tell people to pass.

damaticous · 10-03-2009, 03:15 PM

I just finished watching the movie on Netflix streamining as well Mr. Fire meboy. lol

To be honest I really didn't care too much for the movie. It wasn't all that good and gave it 2 out of 5 stars. But I have to admit Fanning's performance was pretty good. She's a good actress that will go far in the business. she'll make some great movies in her future career.

The rape scene...meh! a lot of publicity about nothing.

jidar · 10-03-2009, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mmaddog

Interesting.....you are screaming at people for assuming something when you can do nothing but the same for the polar opposite point of view.

You might want to remember that when you start lecturing....

mmaddog
*******

I don't see where he said that it's no big deal, he just said wait and see.

jidar · 10-03-2009, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by damaticous

I just finished watching the movie on Netflix streamining as well Mr. Fire meboy. lol

To be honest I really didn't care too much for the movie. It wasn't all that good and gave it 2 out of 5 stars. But I have to admit Fanning's performance was pretty good. She's a good actress that will go far in the business. she'll make some great movies in her future career.

The rape scene...meh! a lot of publicity about nothing.

a lot of publicity about nothing... so jcroft was right.

**Fire Me Boy!** · 10-03-2009, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by damaticous

I just finished watching the movie on Netflix streamining as well Mr. Fire meboy. lol

To be honest I really didn't care too much for the movie. It wasn't all that good and gave it 2 out of 5 stars. But I have to admit Fanning's performance was pretty good. She's a good actress that will go far in the business. she'll make some great movies in her future career.

The rape scene...meh! a lot of publicity about nothing.

I rated it 3 just because I didn't DISlike it. Fanning was quite good... it'll be interesting to see if she can make it past "child star" phase. I was a little bothered by David Morse's performance. Seems like he went full reerun there.

stevieray · 10-03-2009, 04:35 PM

sorry, don't see the need to either watch it or rationalize it.

JMO

Sure-Oz · 10-03-2009, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Fire Me Boy!

I rated it 3 just because I didn't DISlike it. Fanning was quite good... it'll be interesting to see if she can make it past "child star" phase. I was a little bothered by David Morse's performance. Seems like he went full reerun there.

I kinda liked that 'push' movie

listopencil · 10-03-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

I kinda liked that 'push' movie

Yeah, me too. I was kinda disappointed that Fanning didn't have any nude scenes though...

**Fire Me Boy!** · 10-03-2009, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by stevieray

sorry, don't see the need to either watch it or rationalize it.

JMO

**Donger** · 10-03-2009, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Fire Me Boy!

OK.... was flipping through new releases to InstantView on Netflix and Hounddog showed up. Just finished it.

It's OK. It's nowhere near as bad as the review a few posts up suggests, but it's not great either. The rape scene did seem a bit out of place, but the one thing I'll say first and foremost - that scene is nowhere NEAR 30 seconds, nor is it as explicit as was reported. Without going back and timing it, I'd say it's 20-30 seconds of the rape, extreme closeups of Fanning's face/eyes and hand. I was expecting worse, so while the subject matter is disturbing, it certainly wasn't over the top, if you ask me. Where the film goes post-rape, it's a necessary scene.

Secondly, this movie is not about the rape, AT ALL. It's one scene. This thread in hindsight is the ultimate in mountains out of molehills.

Overall, I'd probably tell people to pass.

Yes. Raping little girls is okay if you're an "artist."

I learned something new this week.

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Hammock Parties I'll be back. Join Date: Nov 2002 Casino cash: $1020478	Dakota Fanning to be raped onscreen This is disturbing. I hope people boycott this movie because there's no need for crap like this. Dakota, 12, to star in 'disturbing paedophile film' http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/liv...n_page_id=1773 Child actress Dakota Fanning will appear in a controversial new movie featuring paedophile scenes. War of the Worlds star Dakota, 12, has signed up to appear in Hounddog. The screenplay calls for Fanning's character to be raped in one explicit scene and to appear naked or clad only in "underpants" in several other horrifying moments. A source close to the film said: "The two taboos in Hollywood are child abuse and the killing of animals. "In this movie, both things happen." Fanning's mother, Joy, and her Hollywood agent, Cindy Osbrink, see the movie, written and directed by Deborah Kampmeier, as a possible Oscar vehicle for the pint-size star. But despite Fanning's status as a bankable actress - whose movies, including last year's War of the Worlds have earned more than half a billion dollars since 2001 - the alarming material seems to have scared off potential investors, according to the New York Daily News. The film charts the life of a girl who is abused and finds solace in the music of Elvis Presley. Fanning's carefully choreographed rape scene has already been filmed. But then the production - which also stars Robin Wright Penn, David Morse and Piper Laurie - was stopped because of a lack of money. But emergency investors were found and the movie is set to be finished by the end of the week. "It's not just the rape scene - the whole story is challenging Dakota as an actress," Fanning's agent, Osbrink, said. "And I've never been so proud of her in my life. In every scene she gets better and better."
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Fire Me Boy! Cast Iron Jedi Join Date: Nov 2004 Casino cash: $9999900 VARSITY	OK.... was flipping through new releases to InstantView on Netflix and Hounddog showed up. Just finished it. It's OK. It's nowhere near as bad as the review a few posts up suggests, but it's not great either. The rape scene did seem a bit out of place, but the one thing I'll say first and foremost - that scene is nowhere NEAR 30 seconds, nor is it as explicit as was reported. Without going back and timing it, I'd say it's 20-30 seconds of the rape, extreme closeups of Fanning's face/eyes and hand. I was expecting worse, so while the subject matter is disturbing, it certainly wasn't over the top, if you ask me. Where the film goes post-rape, it's a necessary scene. Secondly, this movie is not about the rape, AT ALL. It's one scene. This thread in hindsight is the ultimate in mountains out of molehills. Overall, I'd probably tell people to pass.
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