loved the film really made you think about innocence and morality

This movie was so well acted!! Oona was incredible and portrait all the feelings a strong young girl would have from confusion..innocence ...fear ...bravery..jealousy.. and love. Of course a controversial disturbing topic. I enjoyed this interview because it shows how people judge people without knowing the backstory to their actions. Wrong will always be wrong and love is sometimes unexplainable.

I've seen this movie twice. It's about the damaged childhoods of two people She is growing up with neglect in an impoverished part of town with a single Mom and her boyfriend. He grew up with an emotionally deadbeat Dad who died in the movie and he, his adult son is grieving of not having a normal childhood with his Dad taking him camping for example. Yes, she gets jealous of him with a girlfriend, but she's a pre-teen who is at the edge of feeling love and attachment for the first time, which is confusing for her. Nothing happens between them, it's really about two lost souls who find some peace in the Great Outdoors for a few days. For him, he is able to give a camping experience to another, even though he did not have the camping experiences in his childhood. And for her, she has an opportunity to see nature in a beautiful way outside of the impovershed part of the city that she lives in. He talks to her about some major life lessons in the car, lessons that she will always remember, because no one else in her life is giving her any "life counsel." Titus 1:15, "Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled."

This movie intensely touched my heart. Indredible Ross Partridge, you made it magical, you made it real. My respects not only for the actor and director, my respects for the man.

So the moral of the movie is if a small child is upset with family they should go meet an adult stranger in a car park and go on a road trip ? Nobody else find this message creepy as hell ??

an amazing and very touching movie.

As Oona said, "Lamb" had many deep meanings that aren't obvious on the surface. It was a true masterpiece of modern filmmaking. I've only watched it once, but it's on my VERY short list of movies to watch at least twice.

I value drama in any form, but for me to truly appreciate it in a movie, writing can't be the only aspect that stands out. Acting has to be equally impressive, and in my opinion the performances in this movie are beyond incredible. The two leads do an exceptional job portraying troubled, broken individuals and making them believable to such a great extent. I simply can't stress that enough. Ross is remarkable as someone who's desperately trying to fill an inexpressible void in his life; and as far as the little girl is concerned, it's undeniably one of the most outstanding dramatic performances from a child I've ever seen. You just feel her disappointment with family and how her life is shaping up. I understand the movie can be hard to watch (especially for a parent) since the premise is rather disturbing, but I personally chose to look past the controversy as I concluded there has to more to it than just shock value. It didn't take long for me to realise that "Lamb" is indeed more than meets the eye. I find it disheartening that in spite of all the layers the story contains, the one that's easiest to discern seems to be the basis the movie is evaluated on. Then again, it appears that the "Lamb" itself encourages an unfavorable interpretation by including strange interactions between the two main characters. The prime example being the coffee scene, which I didn't know how to approach for quite some time, and, truth be told, I wasn't able to make anything out of it until I came across an interview with the actor playing one of the protagonists (Indie Outlook, "Ross Partridge on Lamb"). The interview doesn't really explain the meaning behind the scene or why it's necessary, but reading how difficult it was for the people involved to film that part, and how much of a risk they considered it to be, certainly makes me see it in a different light now. The problem is that not everyone will go out of their way and do the same research. It shouldn't be required anyway. I just wish the scene was more elaborate because I feel it's vastly misinterpreted. I'd even go as far as to say it's one of the primary reasons why a good number of viewers get the wrong idea of what the story is really about. I think what I'm trying to say is give the movie a chance, even if you've got mixed feelings about watching it. I did and I got a great deal out of the experience. There's just so many themes the movie touches upon that struck me. Some of them include loneliness, both lost and regrettable childhood (depending on the character), desperate pursuit of happiness, the need to be important in someone's life, but also manipulation, and child neglect (or how f*** important it is to be a good parent). Given the opportunity, I'd absolutely love to thoroughly discuss all of it as well as everything else I believe the movie stands for, but I digress. I never expected Lamb would become one of the few movies I keep thinking about long after watching them, but it's just so well-made and memorable. What makes me appreciate it so highly is its inspiring cinematography, emotional music and, above all, well-written dialogue and quality acting. I'll always recommend stories that provide food for thought, and that's what I'm doing right now. You may be taken aback by the premise, but the whole thing is far more complex if you really consider the two characters' backgrounds and expectations. It's a very unsettling narrative, but please don't disregard it just because we happen to live in a sick and twisted world.

The 7 year old, was at a crossroad in her life? (I know damn well, what this was about)

Creep town fucking film. I felt like I was going to be locked up just watching it. Definitely raises awareness of the creepy fucks lurking out there, and how they can snatch your kid up just like that! Parents, pay attention to your children, for the love of God.

She reminds me alot of Dakota Fanning in this interview. Definitely wise and mature beyond her age. She seems to actually understand what they are talking about, the same way little Dakota Fanning was. This movie was on the featured page on Tubi (or Pluto, I forget) and I was terribly concerned about the storyline and trailer so of course I came to YT to find everyone else who was like....WTF is this supposed to be??. I haven't watched the whole movie but after a few interviews and reviews, I have it in my to watch list when I'm in a better state to be open to the idea like people are recommending.

As a victim of incestuous behavior in my youth this film was very disturbing yet compelling to me. It has reminiscences of cathcher in the rye.Oona was stupendous in this role.

Amber alert. 11 y.o. girl seen a week ago with white male mid40s seen entering SUV. Girl has not been in school for over a week. Oh nevermind their bonding on vacation that makes it ok. "Bonding". YOU'RE TAKING A BATH, TAKE YOUR SHIRT OFF, TAKE IT OFF!!!

That baby was EXCELLENTshe did this thing very well and the director got his actresses to preform on point it hurt me deeply to watch and worse understand

Uhh...can the people claiming pedophilia give us some more info. I really didn't see that in the film. I felt like the author decided to take two different lonely, disillusioned people and put them together for a while and see what happens. At one point I thought/hoped they were going to develop more paternalism. It was great to see someone make a film who didn't just want to make money. This happens every so often.

It was disturbing to have this child experience the role she played: action! Feel, cut! Repeat feel. I hope she grows up happy and secure

Who is the generous financier?

What was the whole bit where he asked her if the director was a monster or a tyrant ? I think the movie was beautiful and he seems like a good guy.

Saw movie 3 times bc it’s beauty and complexity. First time I loved it Second time Found I was more concerned Third time Is Gary psychotic?

No one can understand this movie unless he understands life. I like the movie, I like everything about it.

Did she play the half lamb half human girl? I'm so confused.

Deep flick

Ross partridge seems like such a down-to-earth intelligent guy. Oona seems so too, being so young and such a good actor. A lot of potential here for both.

I think alot of ppl are reading into this movie in a different outlet of what its suppose to really be! After watching the movie I may change my mind we ll see!

Good heavens...I’m sure it’s just the nature of this topic, but seriously there were a couple moments I was waiting for one of these two actors to tell us that they were ACTUALLY in love. I mean, I just don’t know, a lot of this dialogue and behavior honestly sounds “grooming” without the sex, of course. I just got a general discomfort with this interview and Ross’s demeanor. I just can’t put my finger on it, so I’ll defer to my gut and move on.

I had to force myself to watch this movie through because it was so full of boundary violations i sat clenched for the most part just waiting for "it" to happen. I am 67 year old a retired Child Protective Services social worker and Program manager and have see more than I care to remember "and I do" cases of child sexual abuse and "neglect" The message in this movie that I walked away with was its OK to take a child "play on her fear and confusion" and use that to meet ones own needs....everything in this movie implied he wanted to "teach" her how he felt about life and that that was ok. (most pedophiles will say they loved their victims") but his expression of that came across as one of control and manipulation not unlike that of a pedophile. All pedophiles believe that their victims wanted to participate and the tragedy is they have convinced them they do, leaving their victims damaged for the rest of their lives. I just couldn't believe a women wrote this, we do not live in the world you think the characters do in that they will come through enriched and healthy individuals, do your research you have a responsibility as a writer as a women as a potential mother? Everything about this movie was wrong it left my soul screaming to get out and away from this demon perusing her .

Hontestly, what a great film. So heartbreaking and raw. It really conveys that small cast and low budget films can be the most moving and spectacular films. David: "You're really beautiful you know that? You're whole." Tommie: "Really?" David: "Yeah". I cried so hard at the end. I was shaking. One of the hardest goodbye's I've ever watched. Ross Partridge did a wonderful job as both writer/director and actor. Oona was absolutely stunning she burst into the role fiercely with all the tendencies of an adult but she was still able to maneuver with innocence and naivety. I'm so thankful someone created such a controversial film. It really struck me deep. I connected with Tommie so much. And identifying with Tommie gave me a sense of empathy towards David. What a tragic and astounding film. Props to Ross Partridge and Oona Laurence.

The movement to legalize pedophilia has pulled out all the stops. What better way to present a pedophile as a brooding, heroic figure who is not wishing to have sex with the young girl, but somehow save her from her from her abusive situation. It almost makes you want to cry until you stop to realize the agenda lurking behind this disgusting tale.

He wanted to make this movie? Why wth, more candy coating grown men preying on a insecure lost little girl? Ijust watched this movie. Hard watch for me! 🙏💪😪

Weres this movie at everyone I wanna see these fukt up stuff u audience is talking about

Oona looks like a future Social Justice Warrior.

A love story of a man and a small girl ridiculous

Ya okay she's gonna tell her school age friends "go see this movie". Parents who see the movie will be thinking I don't want that girl spreading her Hollywood filth to my kid.

Mixed feelings about the subject matter, but I really enjoyed the film and it takes getting to the end before you can breathe and see he wasn't really a bad guy. Just unconventional. This movie doesn't care about being PC. The characters are who they are and their connection was what it was.

It's such an incredibly moving story.Beautiful.

A GREAT MOVIE . ENJOY THIS

Nice buzzwords to build controversy. Very contrived IMO.

He abused her. I watched it and was so disgusted with this film. He groomed her and treat her so bad but I see all people missed the most disturbing moment in film. It was very subtle but it had to be this way, but he actually abused her in this movie, sexualy. The scene where he forced her to take of shirt and took her to that bathtub against her will. We don't see it, next scene is she is in the car and he tells her she was sleeping for 2 days! He drugged her! In the end of the movie she says her stomach hurts her, she has fever and is throwing up. Also one of the last scenes when they're coming back, they stay at the same hotel and he looks at her covered only in towel, he breaks in tears crying uncontrollably asking for forgiveness and saying other things that suggest he raped her. C'mon people! This movie needs to be banned! Most of people watching won't be getting ideas and fantasies while watching it but I can assure you, many people will take it this way. Eww:( they're trying to add letter "P" to "LGBT"

Boo!

Also, it is important to remember that this story is fictional. Not real.

propaganda film of the like reviewed by NAMBLA in the eighties and nineties

Oona is such a beautiful little girl. I'd love to go on a road trip with her.

I couldnt bring another actor in ...why would he pass up on such a great opportunity to legally be a pedophile

Hey just like LGBT says Love Is Love

Forget everything else for a minute, this kid looks transgendered! 😱

Weres this movie at everyone I wanna see these fukt up stuff u audience is talking about