Review of X+Y (2014) by Paul B — 04 Jan 2016
X + Y stars Asa Butterfield, a young boy growing with autism and co-starring Rafe Spall as his teacher and Sally Hawkins as his mother.
Butterfield plays Nathan, a boy who finds comfort in mathematics and his goal to represent Great Britain at the International Mathematics Olympiad. Butterfield's portrayal of an individual on the autistic spectrum and the impact that it has on those close to them is considered mostly accurate is the performance of Martin McCann, an individual also on the spectrum, playing one of Nathan's competitors in the competition. X + Y serves to illustrate the complex nature of autism and the hypersensitivity and hyposensitivity of their senses and the importance of order and routine.
The film is a heart warming and moving portrayal and the plight of the supporting cast, especially Spall who plays Nathan's teacher who suffers from Multiple Sclerosis as well as Nathan's mum Julie (Hawkins) as the film also tackles issues such as loneliness and bereavement.
This review of X+Y (2014) was written by Paul B on 04 Jan 2016.
X+Y has generally received positive reviews.
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