Overall rating from 1 to 100: 73
O Masterpiece (100)
O Excellent (75-99)
X Rental (60-74)
O OK (50-59)
O Mediocrity (30-49)
O Avoid (1-29)
Mini Review by Jason Pyles / November 10, 2007
Remember the movie “K-PAX” (2001)? It's that one where Kevin Spacey's character eats bananas, peeling and all, and claims to be from another planet. The strength of “K-PAX” is how it makes us wonder whether he's an alien.
”Martian Child” gently raises the same question about an orphaned boy named Dennis (Bobby Coleman). But the point of “Martian Child” isn't whether the kid is from Mars. This movie's magic comes from its successful illustration of the difference a loving parent can make in the life of a child.
John Cusack's performance is stellar, even touching, at times. The same cannot be said, however, for his sister, Joan.
Directed by Menno Meyjes
John Cusack / Amanda Peet / Bobby Coleman
108 min. Drama / Family
MPPA: PG (for thematic elements and mild language)
Copyright 2007. 210
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