Alison (II) (2016) User Reviews

As good as the book

[belindab-68173 · 8/10 · 27 April 2017]

I heard Alison live many years ago when she was in Empangeni doing a talk, what an incredible story, I purchased the book and was hooked, every time I need some inspiration I go back to the book and read it again.

This movie is just WOW, it is graphic about what happened it's based on fact. I can not imagine how she survived this attack but the movie allows you to hear Alison talk about what happened in her own words and and connect with all the people that assisted her.

Its a must watch!

Horrific and Beautiful all in one.

[biskybisk666 · 8/10 · 21 April 2019]

What Alison went through is one of the most terrifying ordeals I have ever heard of and I watch a lot of Crime Documentaries. Her recovery and her strength is truly beautiful to see. A really well made Documentary about a truly inspirational Human Being.

Incredible story, well told

[bestfootie · 8/10 · 6 May 2019]

Watched on Prime as a random watch. What a fascinating story. I went to school with a girl who had the same last name too and was also South African.

I couldn't believe what Alison went through and somehow, with the help of G-d, survived such a horrific ordeal with the fight of a warrior.

This film had both my partner and I gasping at times as we couldn't believe it, it was almost too eerily fantastical. The ending almost made me throw my TV through my glass paneling. I resisted the urge with the ultimate outcome.

Easily one of the most amazing, powerful things I've ever seen...

[dwayne-in-canon · 10/10 · 21 July 2018]

I'm a paramedic so I may look at this differently than some. I can't imagine any way that her body survived this attack, but even beyond that, if you can believe it, her spirit survived, and that is nothing short of a miracle.

It's very graphic, so if you are triggered, or delicate to such things you should probably pass it by. But my life is much better because I've seen this movie.

I've seen some criticize the way that it's presented. I personally think that it's perfect in every way.

I'm willing to bet that you've never heard a story like this before, and I'll bet dollars to donuts that you never will again. It's that incredible.

Excellent!

[tammyannefortuin · 10/10 · 20 April 2018]

A very well directed piece of work, and a story for all who need inspiration. Hearing Alison Botha tell her version of events was chilling and sobering. This tale of survival is remarkable. The execution of the film was outstanding, and with its honest portrayal of events on the timeline (especially after the attack), it takes us into the beautiful direction of hope.

Story of belief

[chokdee1 · 20 June 2018]

What a story of belief and hanging on even at your lowest point. Excellent film!

Inspiring , horrific and satisfying .

[honeybloggs-69648 · 10/10 · 5 June 2019]

I could not watch those monsters commit the actual crime . It was too graphic for me . However , I did watch the rest of the story. I found what she said after she survived inspiring . I also am of the same opinion as Alison that we do not value ourselves . We measure our success by our careers and the amount of wealth we have , rather than the people we are .

It is a miracle that Alison survived, Call it an act of G-D . Alison is a strong , courageous woman. A woman to be admired. I hope those 'men ' never get parole .

So you don't believe in miracles?

[pr-36 · 10/10 · 21 August 2018]

Alison's story shows the viewer the worst and best of human nature - and in no uncertain terms. Graphic, disturbing and emotional, Alison's incredible story is required viewing, but viewer discretion is definitely advised.

Alison you warrior

[gleave17 · 10/10 · 7 July 2019]

This is a tale of a warrior woman, who survived the devil himself. And she's a living proof that miracles do exist. It's gruesome to watch and your jaw will drop several times but her strength it's the most impressive part of all.

A horrific crime presented in a fairytale like light

[erinma-58853 · 3/10 · 10 October 2021]

This was a horrific crime. It's amazing that she survived, and a huge relief the perpetrators were caught. It was brave of Alison to relive it and to do what she has done since.

But from the first shot of Alison opening a book and reading from it like a bedtime story, to the flowery graphics and twinkling music, it felt more like a fairytale. I was waiting for a pumpkin to turn into a carriage and take her off to live happily ever after in the end.

So for me, the stylistic choices distracted from the tragedy, almost making light of the situation. If it was meant to show Alison's how throughout the process, in my opinion it completely failed.

Super powers is the ONLY possible explanation here

[santiagocii · 10/10 · 31 January 2021]

Your senses will be tested to the limit while you watch this documentary. You will feel confused and ask yourself how is this possible about one thousand times. The only possible explanation is that this woman is indeed an exception to humanity and she has been blessed with super powers of strength and resilience. You are about witness a super woman in the flesh.

Her will to live and fight for her rights and many other victims such as herself

[miriamg-08869 · 10/10 · 19 February 2019]

At first i was edgy about watching this documentary but deep down i knew this was going to be a sad and very emotional story which it was! You had my crying myself out like a baby. Alison is such a powerful woman so inspirational to all the women who had been victims such as herself! She fought so hard and justice was served.

Alison Botha is a heroine, I'm glad she made it in spite of encountering evil!

[Loveunderlaw · 10/10 · 18 August 2018]

The subhuman savagery Alison Botha suffered at the hands of Frans du Toit & Theuns Kruger just shows why decent people need to master martial arts & or some form of powerful LHP occult techniques to deal with evil. Or @ the least get your pistol license.

They could've just killed her & left her in peace, but no they raped her, then attempted to kill her in the most brutal way possible, disgusting & vile creatures to say the least!

I liked when that police detective said "they were not cuffed intentionally". That had me in stitches LMAO:) They knew what time it was, anytime they don't put you in cuffs it's a challenge to "run away'. Just try it scums, you'll get a back full of hot lead:)

It's good to see that Alison is making her life so much better just by finding the courage to speak about her ordeal. She's a truly strong woman, I hope she & her sons are happy, even if she said: "My marriage didn't work out". With the amount of trauma she sustained, it's no surprise to me.

Shocking, horrific and true

[MazzyMayhem-117-544511 · 8/10 · 30 December 2021]

This film is a real-life horror story. I felt sick at times, watching it, as this is a true story/account of events and it beggars belief that a human being could be treated in such a sickening, disgusting way. It is very disturbing and not for the feint-hearted.

Good triumphs over evil

[daniele-iannarelli · 8/10 · 6 May 2019]

There's not a lot to say here.

For the bravery of Alison's story, any less than a 10/10 cannot be justified. As a realistic and truthful (amateur) film critic, I'd award the technical aspect of the docu-film an 8/10.

However, Alison's brave story transcends any need to assess the filmmaking too deeply.

In this horrific, harrowing and sad example of how evil forces do indeed exist in this world, Alison was unfortunate enough to have been abducted and savagely set upon by two evil monsters intent only in inflicting the most vile horror possible.

Miraculously, thank God, she survived only to later discover the legal inadequacy in her assailants' sentencing.

Amazing woman, badly crafted film

[editrixjen · 5/10 · 2 November 2021]

I'd give Alison the human 10,000,000 stars for surviving and being an inspiration. Her telling of her story is so powerful! Alison the film, however, feels incomplete after the initial telling of the story. The filmmaker's attempts to tell more parts of the story fall flat and don't give Alison the woman the same space and power. Still glad I watched it, though. Alison the woman is an inspiration!

God is real and how great God has been in this story brought tears in my eyes

[redcat-395-541123 · 10/10 · 19 November 2019]

When Alison said that she was lifted by a power flying to the road- I believed that. That is God who was there wining the battle. I didn't know how much God loves us till I watched this movie. And you know what. God love Everyone of us just like Alison. I felt loved after I watched this movie. I wished Alison could talk for God. Although I think she ended up talking positive to people. But she couldn't manage to forgive. I think it is hard to forgive, but if God forgives us, she should also learn to forgive. Then she might not be depressed. Sometime, forgive is to let go and free yourself. A wonderful story, iM so glad that I have watched thus. I wish all the best with the rest of Alison's life- seek the truth and find out Gods kingdom.

Hart wrenching

[pinkfisha · 10/10 · 18 June 2019]

This story is about a woman called alison who has the worst thing imaginable happen to her this is a story about a remarkable woman who is an inspiration

A very powerful story!

[angelamorris-33576 · 10/10 · 6 August 2021]

An unbelievable story of survival. And the inspirational strength of Alison is such that can strengthen us all.

I don't know what to say

[Erik_Stone · 8/10 · 19 November 2021]

What's incredible about this story isn't that she was left for dead, it's that she survived. If she had died, then it's not that uncommon of a story.

People should watch this, mainly because Alison gives details that you won't get in American films or from American victims.

great but horrifying

[watcher2019 · 10/10 · 3 May 2022]

A true story about a horrifying crime. I had never heard this story. Alison tells her own story in her own way. How she survived we will never know even though she and a doctor tried to explain to us. Uplifting only because of the way Alison handles the aftermath. A real shocker at the end though.

Powerful story, bad documentary

[riseagainst85 · 5/10 · 6 June 2018]

As a story, this is a great title. I could not even begin to imagine what this woman went through, she is a very powerful / empowering young lady. As a documentary this was made very poorly. Didn't care for how the story was told or the video game graphics.

Amazing women

[sharonavery-10047 · 10/10 · 13 March 2021]

Absolutely shocking what she went through, an inspiration to women

WOW!

[tiffhi · 10/10 · 14 November 2020]

Extraordinary and miraculous. A MUST watch story of survival.