New movie "Orphan"

[heimlichfan]

See link:

http://www.examiner.com/x-7928-Char...ovie-Orphan-to-be-released-by-Warner-Brothers


Although the tag line for the movie has been changed, (originally it said, "It must be hard to love an adopted child as much as your own") I think the contraversy is worth discussing.

As an adoptive parent, I feel it is important to at least shed some light on the current feelings of the adoptive community.

 

[shortbun]

As a parent by way of adoption, I encourage people to skip this film. Can you imagine being a child who was adopted and knowing you are the object of a horror film? Totally unacceptable because it hurts young children, teens and young adults who might not be able to seperate themselves from this film.

 

[Lucky'sMom]

My DH and I are also just so upset about this movie. We adopted 2 teenaged boys from Russia almost 2 years ago, and are mortified every time this commercial comes on. We try to quickly change the channel, but they are now 15 and 17, so there's no way they aren't going to catch it at some point. What kind of twisted soul produces and makes a movie like this? Please folks, stay away from this film.

 

[Eeyores Butterfly]

I can understand the controversy over the tag line, but not the film itself. I don't think they are saying adoption is bad in any way shape or form. It is fiction! (And yes, I have family members who have adopted and am considering it myself). What about movies like the Glass House. Do people get up in arms because the family members taking in the kids were twisted and therefore anybody who takes in a kid is twisted? If people are getting their views on adoption from horror flicks, there are bigger issues going on.

 

[ChrisFL]

Perhaps the name of the movie could be different, but IMO this is much ado about nothing. It's an entertainment movie about a fictional character.

If they called it "all orphans go to hell" then I could see a problem, but it's about one person (apparently), not a wave of them, or a spreading curse or something.

 

[Stacerita]

The tag line most certainly shouldn't have been used. Even in context with the movie it doesn't make sense. But seriously....its a horror flick. No one should take their ideas about adoption from it. I don't get why anyone would want this banned or boycotted? Its a horror movie. It will come and go pretty fast because it looks bad. Making an issue out of it will only keep it in the spotlight longer and give it free press.

 

[lemondog]

Well we certainly won't be seeing it. My problem comes with the use of the tagline. I have 1 adopted child (from Russia) and 2 bio children, and I say with 110% certainty that she is absolutely NO different in my eyes than her sisters are.

I hope to God adopted children never hear that phrase - ever. That could be extremely emotionally damaging, especially to insecure or otherwise emotionally troubled children.

 

[EMom]

Even today, some people are too stupid to realize that an "adopted child IS "your own." Yes, I know it's a ridiculous horror film, but the impact of this statement on a child can still be devastating. And the truth is, far too many people in our society still actually THINK THIS WAY. Lord help me, some are tacky enough to even say it. The day we stop saying hurtful crap like this will be one happy day.

 

[Stacerita]

The tagline isn't being used, and until this post, I never heard it used for this movie.

 

[browneyes106]

I saw promos for this about a month ago and I looked up info on this movie and there is a very big twist in the movie which many people know about because the script was leaked online.

 

[Rebelmom67]

I can understand the controversy over the tag line, but not the film itself. I don't think they are saying adoption is bad in any way shape or form. It is fiction! (And yes, I have family members who have adopted and am considering it myself). What about movies like the Glass House. Do people get up in arms because the family members taking in the kids were twisted and therefore anybody who takes in a kid is twisted? If people are getting their views on adoption from horror flicks, there are bigger issues going on.

You are absolutely, 100% right! I look forward to seeing the movie.

 

[Stacerita]

I saw promos for this about a month ago and I looked up info on this movie and there is a very big twist in the movie which many people know about because the script was leaked online.

Whats the twist? PM me if you can.

 

[lillygator]

people are going to always find what they want to in things.

 

[Eeyores Butterfly]

Please PM me the plot twist too!

Yeah, the tagline sucked. But in one way, I'm kind of glad that line is in the film. Some adopted children do wonder this, it is an authentic feeling/experience. (Notice in the trailer it is the girl saying this, not the mother). Depending on how it is addressed in the film, it might not be as bad as people are making it out to be. I will reserve judgment until I see the film.

I don't see this as any different than a character in a film with a larger body size wondering if people will find them attractive. Some people may say that the film is horrible for saying that, but many people who are larger do have these feelings. Films do draw in part on real experiences to help the audience get into them. My guess is those boycotting have not even seen the film. With all this talk of a plot twist, it could even end up being very positive on adoption.

 

[Eeyores Butterfly]

Found the spoiler. Yeah, I'm thinking that once people know what this movie is about, they will realize that this is not in any way, shape, or form a commentary on adoption.

ETA: There is no way the plot of the movie could even remotely happen in real life.

 

[angwill]

I have been a foster parent and have adopted a foster child. I am not too worried about the movie itself. I do find it funny that they call the girl an orphan since there are no longer orphanages so technically no orphans. That is just my view on that.

I do worry about the kids with attachment disorders who can and do act in a similar manner as they portray the orphan in the commercial . It may sound like a sci fi movie and not possible for a child to act in that manner but unless you have experienced a child with severe attachment disorder you will never understand how possilbe it is.

 

[MAH4546]

I can't believe people have nothing better to do than complain about the title and topic of a movie.

Give me a break and stop being so hypersensitive about things. It's a movie - freedom of expression.

 

[PaulaSB12]

There was a story of a family where a brother and sister where adopted, the sister had settled well the brother he tried to strangle is mother with the car seat belt, he stabbed his father with a knife, put broken glass to cut the feet of his siblings and tried to sexually assault younger girls all by the age of 10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...ouple-begs-social-services-help.html#comments

 

[heimlichfan]

I can't believe people have nothing better to do than complain about the title and topic of a movie.

Give me a break and stop being so hypersensitive about things. It's a movie - freedom of expression.

Wow...

As the writer of the OP, I brought up the movie because I felt like it needed some attention - not that I necessarily agree with all the actions that adoption advocate groups are asking people to take.

So I must ask, are you an adoptive parent? Have you adopted an older child with severe emotional and behavior issues? What stigmas do you deal with on a daily basis that cause you to be "hypersensitive?"

Would you call it hypersensitivity if the story was between a black child and a white child and the promotion of the film was based on, "Sometimes it's harder to love a black child than a white one?"


I understand that there are bigger issues to deal with in the world right now... but really... was it necessary to be so harsh in your post when it appears to be a topic you know nothing about?

 

[Angelhalo]

I can understand the controversy over the tag line, but not the film itself. I don't think they are saying adoption is bad in any way shape or form. It is fiction! (And yes, I have family members who have adopted and am considering it myself). What about movies like the Glass House. Do people get up in arms because the family members taking in the kids were twisted and therefore anybody who takes in a kid is twisted? If people are getting their views on adoption from horror flicks, there are bigger issues going on.

Agreed