Review of Martian Child (2007) by Mk B — 10 Nov 2009
Martian Child has not only a great premise but a great actor to make it happen. Unfortunately the film never really takes off like it should. That said, it is pretty engaging and has a lot going for it.
The Martian Child himself starts off as a complete weirdo and probably one of the creepiest characters since Heath Ledger's Joker but slowly he becomes a child you can actually feel for and almost actually like.
Cusack is fine, which is slightly disappointing since we all know he's way better than most of the movies he stars in these days, which all seem to be numbered (1408, 2012?). Overall, the film itself is very watchable and moving in places but ultimately it doesn't really live up to its premise fully.
Shame.
This review of Martian Child (2007) was written by Mk B on 10 Nov 2009.
Martian Child has generally received positive reviews.
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