Review of The Book of Henry (2017) by Williams R — 22 Jun 2017

I half wonder if the critics saw the same film we did? A brilliant film, really. Authentic and fresh. Not a rehash of films we've seen over and over but something daring from the director and writer. Hollywood films too often don't want to take risks with their audience. Instead playing it safe with one trick pony films. The Book of Henry is having none of it. Without revealing spoilers it begins as one kind of film, takes a massive u-turn and slings the audience in a new and unexpected direction. I loved that.

The cast, writer and director should be given a right good pat on the shoulder for making some original and very brave choices in this film Jaeden Lieberher is a brilliant young actor and one I expect we'll see much more of. As Henry he was very authentic in his acting choices.

The decision to keep the storyline a bit of a secret played well for me. Entering the cinema open minded I wasn't prepared for what transpired and I enjoyed the film all the more for it. I think most film goers will feel the same.

Sod the professional critics. See this film.