"Martian Child" available on DVD
One word. Wow. The whole family sat and watched "Martian Child" starring John Cusack last evening. The story was compelling, the acting superb, and the director successfully captured the hearts and minds of the audience as we laughed, and were deeply moved by a story of belonging, loss, and isolation.
Without giving too much of the story away, a widower adopts an emotionally challenged boy, about the age of 7. When we first meet him, the boy spends all his time inside a cardboard box, afraid of the sun. David, played by John Cusack is also struggling with his own pain... the loss of his wife 2 years before.
Together, the two begin to forge a relationship with some very realistic and believable twists and turns. I strongly recommend this movie to families. It is appropriate for children age 7 and up.
Younger children may find it amusing. Our 2-year-old stayed with it the entire time.
My son, age 7, loved the movie as did my daughter, age 15. Hubby really liked it too. It isn't easy to please a variety of ages with a fresh story and creative humor. Including some surprising but timely inside jokes.
Catch it at your local red box or Blockbuster video store!
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