Too Much, Too Soon

I stopped reading movie reviews a few years ago because more than once, too much was revealed for me in advance. Now, it looks as if I might have to avoid articles that give away too much in a caption. Some readers might want to stop here.

Richard Natale’s article (“Embracing Parents’ Pain,” Feb. 3) had the sub-headline: “From ‘In the Bedroom’ to ‘Monster’s Ball,’ a spate of films about the once-taboo topic of a child’s death explores families’ complex reactions.”

I saw “Monster’s Ball,” and the child’s death did not occur until about one-third of the way through the film.

Now, sadly, I know a major plot point in the other three films, thus spoiling the moviegoing experience for me and probably others.

KAREN SUAREZ

Eagle Rock