Briar Patch (aka Plain Dirty) (2003)

When I saw Dominique Swain's performance in Adrian Lyne's Lolita (great film) something about her style really intrigued me so I decided to check out this little unknown film in which she is starred. I love films with heavy character development and Dominique Swain does a great job of luring your attention.

This is a Southern Gothic style movie about an abusive relationship/love triangle. There are a lot of brutal scenes but it is directed with a modesty that really communicates to the audience well...the acting is realistic, the plot doesn't try to sell-out, and visually it is right on point. This film deserves more credit.