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Though it tackles a fairly common social issue, Augusta, Gone is one of the few Lifetime movies that actually depicts teenage rebellion in a seemingly unadorned, unaffected way. One thing I sensed most from this film was integrity; that is, the director didn't try too hard to copy or counter other teen-oriented movies on Lifetime. Unlike like those other Lifetime movies, this film doesn't waste time on examining the ins & outs of youth culture--the clothes, the music, the attitudes--or anything else better suited for a sociology project. Instead, Augusta, Gone focuses on one girl's descent into the dark side of life and her eventual recovery through the aid of friends, doctors, and family. Ultimately, this is the kind of movie that teens can relate to without the glitzy teens or preachy parents found in other Lifetime films.

Absolutely incredible! The film really captures Augusta's transformation and journey. Every time I see this film, I learn not only more about myself, but about the struggles we all go through and the choices we make. The harsh realities we all struggle to overcome. Mika Boreem is an incredible actress. There are many really powerful scenes in this movie that truly open your eyes. Their is so much emotion in each scene that you just have to watch. You feel connected. The music in the movie is awesome and goes great with each scene. Augusta, Gone is definitely my favorite film of all time. It will definitely impact your life.

Generally I hate Lifetime movies like this that try to deal with teenage problems (Odd Girl Out), But Augusta, Gone is one of the greatest movies I have ever seen.

Mika Boorem did an excellent job at capturing the true emotions of a teenager and just made me love her acting more.

Tim Matheson's directing was great.

Sharon Lawrence did a great job at portraying a worried and caring mother.

I was so happy with the movie and encourage everyone to see it and see the reality of drug abuse.

It seems clear that Lifetime was desperate to show itself as "cool and edgy" with this "movie." To do so, they decided to emulate the incompetent film making non-techniques of Thirteen and The Shield.

The result is an unwatchable mishmash that looks so amateurish it makes some of the worst recent Lifetime movies look good in comparison.

I regret to say that the wonderful Tim Matheson lent his good name as the non-director of this masquerade of a movie. Maybe Tim doesn't really want a career in directing as this movie will make producers run in the other direction.

Lifetime owes an apology to its viewers after this disaster.

As a mother of a now adult daughter who was exactly a spitting image to the girl Augusta, I totally understand how her mother felt ... and this movie touched home ... She was a lucky girl that her mom was able to break through to her ..... I was not as lucky ... My daughter is now 25, has 4 children by 4 different men, is anorexic, and on crack ... and still playing the mind games and blame games ..... and holding her babies over my head as bait ........ and as soon as I get close .. she packs up the kids and runs into hiding again This is Reality and life is not always Cotton Candy Sweet ... and Prayers and Faith sometimes are the only things that keep me going

people have seemed to want to excuse the poor quality of this film because of its topic.

While the general subject matter of this film is indeed interesting, the end result is so poorly made that it remains a total failure as a film.

I'm not sure what the director and the people at Lifetime were thinking. Maybe they bought into that old horse of "we got to attract the MTV generation by making it as bad as we can because they like bad movies". It's hard to tell, but the end result speaks for itself and it's a result that the people involved should

i am not too big of a fan of lifetime. i only watch their movies occasionally when my mother is watching the channel, but this movie really surprised me. i was bored and my parents were watching it. my father falling asleep like always. from the beginning, i got hooked. the acting was great and the music that they chose to accompany the scenes was a great selection that seemed very relevant to what was going on, especially the avril lavigne songs. my parents went to bed midway, but i actually stayed up to watch the whole thing. GREAT MOVIE! i just wish lifetime would show it again so i can record it or that they would put it on DVD!!. i would definitely recommend this movie!

I watch a LOT of lifetime movies. Some I like and some I don't like. This movie was not my favorite as far as entertainment goes, but it wasn't meant to be "entertaining." This is the reason I thought it was incredible. I loved it. There was nothing fake in this movie. I adore Mika, she perfected the role of Augusta. The directing was done very well. I felt like I was missing a lot of the story because so much had to be cut out in order to put it into less than 2 hours, but all other movies do the same. (In other words, when I like a movie, I always want to see more!) This movie was directed well. The main points were there and the acting was amazing. It reminded me a little bit of the Basketball Diaries but without as much detail. The important points were hit, the message was clear, and the end didn't leave you hanging. All in all I'd have to say this is one of the better lifetime movies I have seen lately, and I'm pretty sure I have seen every one of them...

this is a controversial subject of a movie it's based on a REAL boarding school that i personally attended as well as the wilderness "camps" it's not a joke, it's a serious, hard place to be at..

so, unless you don't know what these schools are like, don't say much on it and because i knew some staff who knew the girl, not everyone ends up like "augusta" .. people successfully graduate the program and love it..

it depends on the student..because there are a lot of resistant people to the program.. by the way, i was in the boarding school she was at when this life time movie came out... the mother over exxagerated on the book and the place.

I'll give this movie a 3 for having somewhat good production values but I believe what people are missing with this movie is that when you use drugs, ranging from simple marijuana to even ecstasy, your personality makes up what the trip is going to be about. If you have a weak will, you will also have a weak mind that can't handle it. I think her mother would have made a wiser choice by teaching her about how to think, rather than what to think. Heh, and to think, I actually considered people smarter than this. It's not so much if your son or daughter is doing drugs, so much as the way he or she is going to act on drugs. Some people just can't take it, I have done mescaline, DMT, Ecstasy, Shrooms, and all types of other things. I'm still here and I've never freaked out or acted in any way that would be shown by this movie. I am sorry, but it is a failure of a movie. Sorry all you bitter mothers out there, but you're wrong.

I thought the movie Augusta, Gone was awesome! It really related to some of the things that happened in my past and present. In 2003, I pulled a knife out on my mother and stabbed her. In the beginning of this movie, Augusta does the same but doesn't stab her mother.

I was a great kid in my younger years but I got involved with the wrong crowd and really messed up my life.

I'm still struggling to do whats best for me but i'm trying my hardest. I have my step sister/best friend/ idol to help me through my hard times. Shes the best.

My older sister Kaiti, Ryan and I all watched the movie on the 13th on lifetime! It was wonderful. We reminded ourselves everyday for 2 weeks.

I told my older brother Mark about it and he made fun of me saying "Are you sure it wasn't the movie of your life." Ehh, what an ass.

Well I have to go but I just wanted to say a little something about the movie and how it relates to me in this life that I lead! Bailee

I loved this movie!! it was really good. I would love to see it on TV more. I find it very inspirational for kids!! This was one of my most favorite movies on lifetime!! Mika Boorem was a great character in this movie, and i hope to see this movie show on lifetime more often My family and i all enjoyed this movie together, and where very touched of the story of Georgia (augusta)!!!!!!!!!! I don't know what else to say but this is one of the best movies i have seen!! great job Tim Matheson!! Now Mika Boorem is my all time favorite actress! Shes so good at such a young age! Keep up the good work, and have fun doing it!!

This film is not just another TV show about the evils of using drugs, it clearing shows how drugs effect the brain and brings its victims into letting their bodies be used by anyone who wants you, both male and female. You begin to hate everyone, because you have lost control of your own soul and become clouded as to just what is Right and Wrong. In this film, Sharon Lawrence,(Martha Tod Dudman),"Nearing Grace",'05, does an outstanding performance as the mother to Augusta, (Mike Boorem),"Sleepover",'04. Martha loves her daughter dearly, however, there was a recent divorce which caused the mother to keep occupied most of time trying to make a living. Many people have divorces and

the family is split up, which does not mean you can let yourself go to hell. There is an old saying, "Watch Out For the Company You Keep"; if you want to be a part of the IN Crowd make real sure it does not taken you straight into the GUTTER. When you lose control of yourself to drugs, you could do anything to destroy your entire life and wind up locked up forever. This picture clearly pointed out that the big problem you have in life is the Face You See In The Mirror everyday.

Love this film so much thought it was very compelling and interesting great performances all around.