Martian Child

  • 2007


MOVIE IS engaging psychological lamely magical impressive
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46 %
33 % Rotten
$ 9 Million
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Positive Reviews 16
Negative reviews 10
Average Rating 2.8/5
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1.5
The science fiction elements are mere window dressing for a story thats most affecting when its down to earth, rather than when its following its hero .. Av Club
2.0
But the lamely predictable script combined with the complete absence of any cinematic daring results in about 10 heavy sighs for every quiet laugh. Austin Chronicle
2.5
So bland and safe that it might appeal more directly to children than adults. Rogerebert
2.5
Hang on until Grace is Gone, when hopefully well finally see a project worthy of Cusacks talents. Cinema Blend
2.5
But why do these actors waste their unique talents on a movie that feels as if it fell off an assembly line Ny Daily News
2.5
The Sisters Brothers: A new take on the Western with fun chemistry between Joaquin Phoenix and John C. Reilly The Sisters Brothers: A new take on the .. Philly
5.0
And that is why Martian Child is one of the best films of the year. Spirituality And Practice
2.5
Poorly adapted from David Gerrolds acclaimed autobiographical novel, this sappy comedy drama about a widower who adopts a special needs child makes a .. Tv Guide
3.1
Despite the films laziness and mawkishness, however, Martian Child has some lovely sections. Combust Ible Celluloid
2.8
It is a pretty good idea for a movie, but the screenplay comes up a bit short in executing that idea.The plot is uneven and clumsy. Lariat
3.5
But apart from THAT, most of the film rings true.Im glad to report that the story is not about whether David gets to keep Dennis. Eric Ds Nider
2.0
Tweet Martian Child Jim Lane By This article was published on 11.08.07 Advertisement A science fiction writer (John Cusack) adopts a boy (Bobby Colema .. News Review
2.0
Its rare that a movie has this little flavor. Compared to Martian Child, a jar of Gerbers mashed bananas is a taste treat. Mountain X
2.5
Jose Luis Magana, Associated Press The courtroom showdown brought Rick Gates face to face with his longtime business associate and fellow Trump campai .. Star Tribune
2.5
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4.0
But theres something about this youngster that touches Davids heart. Reel Talk Reviews
2.8
The problem with Martian Child is that it wants to be a story about outcasts, but Dennis doesnt come off as a cute little rebel. Ew
3.0
Director Meyjes film boasts impressively strong performances but is hampered by a bipolar script that bounces from touching to treacly and back again .. Common Sense Media
3.2
And best of all, it has Joan Cusack in it, whos pretty much never not entertaining.But I still felt nothing. Movies
1.3
Adoption is a serious subject and deserves more than a schmaltzy treatment. Sf Gate
2.5
Martian Child feels artificially sweetened rather than genuinely moving. Washington Post
2.5
Martian Child is a kind of sweet, definitely safe, and ultimately flavorless drama. The Movie Boy
3.0
That doesnt make Martian Child a necessarily bad film just not quite as good as it could have been. Bullz-Eye
4.5
This is, wonderfully, a smart and snappy never sappy portrait of a budding parent and kid romance, and a lovely ode to nonconformity, to being your ow .. Flickfilosopher
2.5
It has to show both heart and brains.Missing the former makes it a cold, emotionless experience. ReelViews
2.0
Movies offer us wildly divergent stories with vivid, close up emotions, and so did the six fimmakers we invited to take part in the Envelope Directors .. Calendar Live
1.9
Alas no. Instead Martian Child plods along its merry little predictable way. Hollywood
3.2
Shes fine in an underwritten role and an unconvincing subplot that feels false next to the complexity of the emotionally damaged boys. Seattle Pi
3.1
Director Menno Meyjes proves to be shameless in terms of tugging at the viewers heartstrings, and although the filmmaker has infused the proceedings w .. Reel Film
1.9
If this movie were any easier it would be advertised in bathroom stalls. The Star
2.5
That the film evens succeeds to this degree is a tribute to the cast, especially the believable onscreen relationship that develops between Cusack and .. Deseret News
2.0
The storyline is pretty silly and it is hard to take any of it seriously, yet Cusack makes much of the proceedings interesting at least, even if we do .. Urban Cine File
3.1
The movie, based on a sci fi story by the author of the Trouble With Tribbles episode of Star Trek, has enough wit and unpredictability to hold your a .. New York Post
2.5
I am also a big fan of movies about adults who happen to have siblings of the opposite gender. Christianity Today
2.5
Martian Child has some touching moments, and good acting from all of the adults, so you might be able to stomach it. Waffle Movies
3.0
Its an impressive cast of talented and accomplished actors who all turn in good performances in underdeveloped roles. ComingSoon
2.5
Its a well intended psychological drama, but director Menno Meyjes is too afraid to permit the film any darkness. Dvd Talk
2.5
Martian Child is a film without an audience.Its a largely dreary time at the movies and offers next to nothing for the kids that its advertising to. From The Balcony
2.0
Cusack could do for parenting movies what he did for romantic comedies. This is a rocky start. Can Mag
3.2
Another installment in a current spate of magical realist films, Martian Child focuses on the primal fear of abandonment of a young orphaned boy named .. Film Critic 1963 Typepad
2.8
Looking over these similarities, it seems likely that nostalgia for Lloyd, and liking for Cusack, may be what makes this transparently manipulative fi .. East Bay Times



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