Bootcamp is an effective film with an engaging plot, made all the more convincing by the fact that similar events have happened and might still be happening to this day. Its weak elements, such as the occasional amateurish acting by several minor characters, and an overall Hollywood feel that takes away from some of the grit and realism, is overpowered by convincing performances by Kunis and Smith. Their characters are multi-dimensional and get peeled away like an onion as the film progresses. The plot is both unsettling, yet unpredictable. The cinematography captures both the beauty of the island location and the starkness of the characters' plight. Finally, Bootcamp questions us as to whether we really know what's best for our children or not.
