Martian Child (2007)

I can so relate

This was such a emotional moving movie. I can so relate to this little boy and adoptive father. It's not easy being different. Great movie and a must see. January 3, 2009

Too bad the kid was in it.

There werent really any funny moments in this movie. John Cusack was a great actor but the kid was actually sort of unlikeable. He had this annoying raspy voice. Boring and not funny. I think they could have gotten a lot more K-Pax with the Martian theme. I dont think they went anywhere "deep" with it in this film (except with, maybe, the book part). Dont get me wrong there were some cute moments in it. So it wasnt a HORRIBLE movie. But I cant say that I really liked it either. December 15, 2008

Hope leads to Love - Touching Story Line

I decided to view this movie since my wife and I really like Cusack in Serendippity and Must Love Dogs. Seeing him here in a much more serious role, was really quite revealing to me regarding his ability to act seriously and to really make it believable.

You are right there with him as he goes from the challenges of single life long after the loss of his wife. His sister and sister of his deceased wife play prominently in his life and as he goes from being a lonely widower to the adoption/foster parenting process for a young boy who has socialization problems.

Cusack plays an author of SciFi thrillers and has a very short time to write his next big novel. All this while he is learning and rearing a very troubled child who requires so very much attention. Through it all, David (Cusack) learns to show consistency to his Dennis as Dennis continues to act out his Martian fantasy. We learn that parenting is a matter of learning as you go many times. For each child has his or her own individual ways of viewing the world from experience. David learns to love when he is faced with being accepted or rejected for who he is 'right now.' He is faced with a take it or leave it scenario that wakes him up to what life means to Dennis at that time.

This is a great story to use to build up ones sense of compassion for others. More of a touchy/feely movie, it may not and possibly will not appeal to many, however, it has a great message of hope for all who are lost in the world where rejection can seem the norm. December 15, 2008

Certainly all children are Martians

As the mother of several adopted children and one homemade child, I can tell you that some kids are easy, some are hard, but all are Martians--in the sense that each person comes from his or her own unique world. The real trick in good parenting is to find a space in which you can set boundaries without imprisoning a child in your own particular world.

This is a great little film that reminds us to be open and tolerant toward everyone--no matter how odd--and it also reminds us that we all have various means of coping with a world that is often harsh and unforgiving. John Cusack does a nice job with the role and the screenplay is well written. This is a great family film. December 14, 2008

Out of this world

My wife & I loved this little movie for it's important view of children and the value each one has. We are Sunday School teachers and this just totally charged us up on pouring our lives into these little people. Martian Child was a good reminder to never take children for granted. December 13, 2008

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