shawnblackman A freshly dumped man finds out his ex was sleeping with an autistic boy at school, so he grabs two friends and sets out for him.This was a slow burner that was well done. It sucks you right in and then mortifies you. The flick is along the same lines as Bully and Boys Don't Cry but a little more dark and is based on a true story.I was waiting to hear the Bananarama song Cruel Summer but there must have been some rights issues so you don't hear it. It does get heavy at he end so it might not be for everybody but all around a good flick.

andyreading666 I gave this film a 9 due to sentimental reasons. As a parent of an autistic child, this film brought out the cruelty of human beings and also the vulnerability.The acting by the three stooges at times was a bit meh, but the acting of Danny was spot on. I hope the film shows awareness towards people who are a bit different. Autism isn't a disease. The film also shows those individuals as bullies. This is reality folks. A short film which shows the good and bad in people.

jtindahouse I'm a little torn over how I feel about 'Cruel Summer'. It's based on a true story, which makes the pretty horrific theme of the film even tougher to stomach. It's certainly a movie that pulls no punches and I always appreciate that in a movie. Showing everything and not holding back is a way of honouring your audience and showing them respect.My problem with the film though is that I'm not sure it earns the right to show what it does. What I mean by that is that a film has to do more than simply be a retelling of events. It also needs to provide commentary and subliminal opinions, otherwise it might as well be a dramatisation featured in a documentary. I felt that 'Cruel Summer' was too simple in its approach. At times it doesn't even feel like a movie you are watching.This film is certainly not for the faint-hearted. There are some pretty horrific images featured here that are definitely not going to be to everyone's liking. It's a watchable movie, that could have been more.

Tehe The description of the movie says that Danny's Bullies wanted to see him suffer. This movie shows Bullying at its finest and good acting for all involved. Sad thing is that in real life,this happens everyday in these days and times. Bullies should watch this movie along with counseling, to change their behaviors before it is too late.