If I had to make an educated guess, this probably wouldn't be an ideal film to show someone who is struggling with an eating disorder. Still, there's a lot of moving plot points that helped make this a complete movie.
Right off the bat I felt compassion for the two siblings in this toxic household. The father especially is naive in how he micromanages his son's diet, all to make weight for an upcoming wresting competition. And mom is very unforgiving as she forces her daughter to eat during family dinner. While the Thinspiration website contributes to the bulk of the kids' issues, the parents are really not any better here.
I also like how you hear the inner monologue of Hannah, and how her eating disorder drives a wedge in her friendship with Kayden.
As for any pain points, I have to say the love affair between Hannah and her best friend's boyfriend did nothing to advance the story. And also the scene of Hannah confronting the website owner was short and banal.
Right off the bat I felt compassion for the two siblings in this toxic household. The father especially is naive in how he micromanages his son's diet, all to make weight for an upcoming wresting competition. And mom is very unforgiving as she forces her daughter to eat during family dinner. While the Thinspiration website contributes to the bulk of the kids' issues, the parents are really not any better here.
I also like how you hear the inner monologue of Hannah, and how her eating disorder drives a wedge in her friendship with Kayden.
As for any pain points, I have to say the love affair between Hannah and her best friend's boyfriend did nothing to advance the story. And also the scene of Hannah confronting the website owner was short and banal.