@GirlontheProwl here, just recently watched Affluenza and while Rotten Tomatoes may have only given it a score of 14%, I think it deserves and is worth so much more. The movie follows a group of individuals who are “filthy rich” and “morally bankrupt”. And while I may have borrowed those phrases straight from the movie, the portrayal of perfection in this film allows viewers to realize the enormity of false realities. The protagonist, thrown into a world of sex, drugs, and money, introduces us to a realm where even the privileged struggle with the outcomes of everyday social and political stigmas. Through the protagonist, Fisher Miller (Actor Ben Rosenfield), we see that the grass is not always greener on the other side and that money cannot solve all of life’s problems. As clichéd as that may sound, the truth is pretty sobering. Through actor Gregg Sulkin’s character Dylan Carson, it becomes painfully obvious that perfection does not exist—we are all bound by the flawed rules set up by society. Therefore it is only fitting that this movie is able to portray the struggles of a generation so enamored by the glamour of popularity and wealth that they forget the meaning of love and happiness. On that note, should this not be convincing enough for you to give this movie a chance, watch it for the admirably talented cast who effectively allow you to love and hate them. Hopefully you will be as amazed by this movie as I am and if you’re not I’d love to hear why.

To discuss the movie in detail (with spoilers) click here.

-Cheers @GirlontheProwl