Yawn. Poorly Filmed Snooze Fest.

Perfect cast and a good story

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties.

the ending of this documentary actually negates all the commentary given by "professionals" with regard to the 21st century version of slavery which is the sex/porn trade. though it is true that most women in this environment are in it against their will, and most often brutally violated, the heavy Christian slant on redemption "through Christ" at the end made me check the credentials at the end for the list of sponsors of this film. in my mind this is nothing more than a commercial - and a long one at that - for the Christian-led mission to get prostitutes and porn workers to "accept Christ" in the "documentary" body of the film a number of individuals who are being identified as credible professionals in the fields of psychology and journalism, are giving their opinions on the origins of prostitution. they do indeed sound quite credible, but in my opinion their credibility suffers a major setback at the end of the film. though it is laudable that there are many programs aimed at minimizing and even eradicating this brutal modern-day slavery, the film should be introduced as Christian propaganda.

This film is the best resource I could recommend to those who have heard about human trafficking but lack an understanding on the severity of the issue. Not only is the film excellent in the quality of cinematography and overall production, but the message is one that cannot be ignored. Nefarious not only helped me grasp the problem we are facing with human trafficking, but it provided a construct for how to effectively fight against it. So many short films diagnose a problem, then leave the audience reeling for answers after having only asked questions that have no solution. This is not the case with Nefarious, which takes an active role in calling the audience to action, so that the information and emotions stirred upon viewing this film are not abandoned, but instead primed for constructive use.

For a few years now I've had head knowledge of what human trafficking is. I've had friends post stuff on facebook that is aimed toward ending trafficking. I've heard speakers who have taken their time to speak to my former high school. Only Nefarious: Merchant of Souls has been successful at presenting knowledge of the problem and then providing with that a practical way to get involved. The problem of sex trafficking is a local and foreign problem. This movie presents the knowledge, includes personal testimony, and provides practical ways to become an incurable fanatic about the ending of human trafficking. MUST SEE

After graduating from a media and entertainment university, I have seen and critiqued many documentaries over the last few years, and I would say that without a doubt, Nefarious: Merchant of souls is by far the best I have seen to date. Not only will the gripping story keep you in your seat, but the quality of the documentary is one that surpasses many. The documentary does not just give you a glimpse of what sex trafficking looks like, but it takes you all over the world and shows interviews from experts, survivors, traffickers, and johns to give the viewer a more complete understanding of this issue, and how it effects us all. In addition, Nefarious has a powerful message that needs to be shared with people around the globe. The issue of sex trafficking has burdened my heart for many years, and Nefarious is one of the best awareness tools to expose this injustice.