Case 39 (2009)

'They're going to send me to Hell.' 

Directed by Christian Alvart

Starring Ren'ee Zellweger, Jodelle Ferland, Ian McShane and Bradley Cooper

Released October 10th 2010 (US)

Budget: 26M   Box Office: 28M

Emily is a social worker and is led to believe that Lilith Sullivan, a ten-year old child is being abused by her parents. Her fears are confirmed when Lilith is placed in the oven by her parents in an attempt to kill her. Following this ordeal Emily fosters Lilith.

Lilith seems to be settling in just fine until a phone call to a young boy, prior to murdering his parents raises concern. Then a co-worker of Emily kills himself. Strange occurrences regarding Lilith begin, and Emily realises that this little girl is no ordinary child. 

Case 39 is one of those movies that has a basic plot but at the same time you can't explain it in detail because of spoilers. It is a superb movie and very enjoyable. Our Bridget Jones does a great job in this film, you really feel her care for this child and the fear Lilith brings to her later on.

There is an alternate ending to this film and personally I would prefer it compared to the chosen cut, then again I found the ending satisfying nonetheless. Case 39 was stuck in a development hell as production began in 2006 and kept getting released dates pushed back in multiple countries.

The film was reviewed negatively, however this film is enjoyable. Don't expect the next Dread or Oculus and just enjoy the ride, Case closed.