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Theatrical Release Date:
11/02/2007
DVD Release Date:
02/12/2008
Run Time:
106min.
Starring:
Director(s):
Distributor(s):
New Line
MPAA Rating:
PG for thematic elements and mild language.
Genre(s):
Drama,Science Fiction
Plot: Adapted from a Hugo and Nebula Award-winning novelette by author David Gerrold, Menno Meyjes's Martian Child stars John Cusack as a widowed science fiction writer who adopts a boy (Bobby Coleman) who claims to be from the Red Planet. Read More
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Adapted from a true story, Martian Child deals with the loss of family, love and finding ourselves in this universe. Who are we? Where do we belong. Excellent movie showing the struggles of adjustm... ent for an abandoned child who finds comfort in being a person from another plant. Full Review
As usual John is a great actor especially when acting with a child.
I would like to give you another point of view. My husband and I are in the process of adopting, more specifically the age range of the little boy in the movie. We have recently completed our classes ... and to be honest the movie was dead on in the events that happened. These kids and there are thousands across the US, have been abandoned, mistreated, etc and each and every one of them feels it's their fault they are without a family. So, while the little boy thinking he was a Martin might be a little extreme, it was the little boy's coping mechanism. Why should he be secure in knowing that this was his new home? See the main trick in adopting/fostering IS to stay cool with the kids. These kids will test every limit to see if you will give up on them like there natural parents did; you have to earn their trust. I think all potential parents going through the adoption/foster program should see this movie.For more information on the adoption/foster program, please check out AdoptUsKids.orgSincerely,Ashley M. Full Review
this was a good movie with well-found performances.This film was worth-entertaining. I enjoyed it, i was good convinced that this movie was a caring film. I would see it again.
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