Comments on: Review: ‘Bully’ Shifts Blame & Pities The Victims Without Offering Real Solutions To The Problem Of Bullying

By: Sean McDonald

Sean McDonald — Sun, 22 May 2016 04:15:53 +0000

As someone who was bullied as a teen you cannot grasp how angry this movie review has made me. I was bullied for my sexual orientation growing up before I had even accepted myself as a gay male. I was innocent and no adults really stood up to protect me, just like Alex and the other kids in this movie. The bullying I endured went on so long I accepted it as normal just like Alex. The point to this documentary is to get adults and other students to do something when they see bullying happen, instead of turning a blind eye. This movie is not about pity, it is about motivating people to do something. It was meant to piss you off and tell the bullies you see to stop. If you missed that and decided it was just about pitying the victim, then you need to look in the mirror because in my opinion the bully is you.

By: Kat

Kat — Sun, 22 May 2016 04:15:53 +0000

Although I haven't yet seen the movie… (it comes out tomorrow) I do think that this movie soumds like it could be a tool used to open the lines of commnication for a very serious topic. Especially for the victims looking to find their voice. Maybe conversations in school or at home following the movie, will result in some kids finding support and safe environments to seek help. The above review offers an interesting perspective, but it brought me to question where are the parents of the bullies? I do not see them on any of any of the sites, and I am hoping to see them in the movie, but it doesn't sound like they were featured???? I think bullies who watch this movie, may see some of their actions differently, but unfortuately I can also see it becoming a joke to them. It's hard to offer solutions when so many parents of the bullies step up (only getting involed at that moment) to protect their child, not taking any responsibility, just trying to brush it off as growing pains or deny theiperfect angel could ever be involved. The biggest problem and a major reason we cannot make a dent in bullying is because the parents of the bullies will not or are incapable of stepping up and taking an active role in disciplining and re-educating their children on human decency, respect for self and others, and the sense of safe communitites. I am much more interested in hearing from those parents and even the bullies themselves when faced with a movie portraying the victims of bullying.

By: hank

hank — Sun, 22 May 2016 04:15:53 +0000

so is there some conspiracy going on here or something?

By: Micheal Cohen

Micheal Cohen — Sun, 22 May 2016 04:15:53 +0000

a great review. for me to poop on.

By: Simon's Mom Who Also Wrote The Three Previous Comments

Simon's Mom Who Also Wrote The Three Previous Comments — Sun, 22 May 2016 04:15:53 +0000

This review offers a perspective that I haven't seen in other pieces about this movie. Excellent job.

By: Cde.

Cde. — Sun, 22 May 2016 04:15:53 +0000

Very well articulated. Probably the best review I've ever seen on The Playlist.

By: Jordan

Jordan — Sun, 22 May 2016 04:15:53 +0000

Very insightful take on this movie and the issue. Well done.

By: Edward Davis

Edward Davis — Sun, 22 May 2016 04:15:53 +0000

Great review.