Until watching this film I had never really given the subject matter much thought. I have never had too, rarely did it appear in religious studies at catholic high school. I have known for some time that there is intense discourse surrounding the subject of abortion. The argument of pro life and pro choice is intertwined throughout American life, not just in churches, but in politics, in the streets and the clinics too. Tony Kaye's film Lake of Fire sets out to outline both opposing arguments surrounding the life of an unborn child and whether or not it is morally and even legally right to have an abortion.
Kaye's aesthetic and his films pace are magnificently executed to engross the viewer into such a compelling argument. Prior to watching this film I had my own opinions on this evocative subject, however Lake of Fire sends the viewer on such a informative roller coaster that one will evaluate and re evaluate opinions over and over again. Some arguments both for and against are masterfully constructed, and then again some are just outlandish. Kaye remains subjective throughout the film and it works so much better for it. Lake of Fire simply makes the viewer think about something, without spin or bias. Critical discussions and arguments in such subjects is rare, but is so desperately needed.
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