This film annoys me because of the cliche message that stands throughout the entirety of the film. The message is a valid one, don’t judge a book by its cover, but Barnz doesn’t offer anything new or any practical advice on how to avoid this trap. Barnzs message in the film beastly was not all that helpful because it is unlikely for the consumer-driven western culture to go through an unrealistic situation like Kyle did and the possibility of the youth turning into a beast is more than unlikely. So how are they meant to learn to love themselves and appreciate inner beauty? It also frustrates me that Kyle's character comes out perfectly clean and beautiful in the end with no scars or tattoos to be found on his body after turning from the beast.
