Cries Unheard is a Lifetime movie telling the disturbing and sad story of Donna and her family under the thumb of her husband, Dennis. Much like the CBC movie Life With Billy, this movie shows what happens when push comes to shove and abuse goes too far.
Dennis wasn't such a bad guy at first; he appeared on the surface to be a very kind man, respected cop and caring father. Naturally Donna falls in love soon after their first date, but when she notices a disturbing and violent change in his behavior, his hair becoming unkempt and getting acne, so has no idea what to assume. Finally she notices his excessive weight lifting obsessions and pill-popping and realizes that it's steroids, but by the time she realizes the trap she's fallen into, it's too late to get out. Her only wish is either die... or for Dennis to die.
Cries Unheard, for a Lifetime movie, has its moments. It gets very shocking at times, but unfortunately it's a typical movie, very easy to predict. I already knew what to expect right away when the intro started up. Still, the acting was good and the soundtrack as well. If you're looking for a movie just to pass the time, look no further, but don't watch it expecting anything original.
Dennis wasn't such a bad guy at first; he appeared on the surface to be a very kind man, respected cop and caring father. Naturally Donna falls in love soon after their first date, but when she notices a disturbing and violent change in his behavior, his hair becoming unkempt and getting acne, so has no idea what to assume. Finally she notices his excessive weight lifting obsessions and pill-popping and realizes that it's steroids, but by the time she realizes the trap she's fallen into, it's too late to get out. Her only wish is either die... or for Dennis to die.
Cries Unheard, for a Lifetime movie, has its moments. It gets very shocking at times, but unfortunately it's a typical movie, very easy to predict. I already knew what to expect right away when the intro started up. Still, the acting was good and the soundtrack as well. If you're looking for a movie just to pass the time, look no further, but don't watch it expecting anything original.