Martian Child (2007)

This is an example of a nice family movie. The plot is pretty original and ordinary at the same time: an adult adopts a child nd tries to find common ground with him. The special thing about their relations is that the little boy imagined that he is from a different planet and behaves as a Martian child. He hopes that one day his real parents will come back to Earth and get him. He can't understand how his mother could abandoned him and creates such an image. John Ceasuck in the role of father plays brilliantly. His character tries to get the boy out his world without turning his brains. Actually, if to think generally this story can be applied to any child as everybody fabled at least once. And it can be apllied to adults too. Every person is from Mars in a way. The movie is full of funny moments and it is simulteneously thought-provoking. There are moments to analyse and to think of ourselves. I suppose Martian Child is a good example of right family values. I reccomend to watch this movie to everybody at least to enlarge the outlook and maybe to reconsider the attitude towards unusual people. There is much more hidden under frivolous behaviour.

Saying on the spot - I loved every minute of this heart-melting film.'Martian Child' is a story about a widowed science-fiction writer David (John Cusack) who adopts Dennis (Bobby Coleman), a 6-year-old boy who believes himself to be from Mars. Why does he think so? Because it allows him to convince himself that his parents didn't leave him - he just never had them. It is an intelligent movie that touches upon an important topic - being different from others. Since childhood we are taught that if we are not like others, if we don't follow the accepted rules and norms of the society, then we will be considered to be bizarre or even insane and we will be shunned. David had such experience and because of that he feels that a Martian boy, called 'a weirdo' and hiding in the box, is his soulmate. Step by step David helps Dennis leave that box (literally and metaphorically) and open his heart to love and trust. It is not easy, of course, but he manages to do it. No, not he. THEY. They do it together. And, finally, Dennis comes down to earth and accepts the bitter truth which culminates in his question, 'Why did they leave me?' and the whole scene on the roof. This scene is the goal the creators of the film went to, having decided to explore such a difficult topic. This scene is a revelation. For the first time during the whole film both David and Dennis are completely open to and defenseless against each other. The wall that Danny built in an attempt to hide from the rest of the world finally tumbles down, and David breaks through it. For me the message of this film is the following: no matter how strange or different from others you are, as long as you have people who love and accept you for who you are, who stand by you through anything, you can move mountains. +1 to the list of my favourite films. P.S. I liked that there is balance in this movie between the moments that make you smile and laugh (for example, the scene of breaking plates and spraying ketchup) and the moments that make you cry as if never again in your life will you have such an opportunity (the scene on the roof).

I was so adore to watch it. i'm not fond of dramas but that film caught my attention. i watched it in one breath. the storyline is amazing. David, who is full of imagination and very creative, was not afraid to adopt a child. a weirdo, Dennis, as others called him. no one belived that David could get along with the child. but David was the only one who loved and aprecciated the boy as he was. he finally became a great father for him. David dind't afraid of risk, he didn't listen to everyone, he just tried to make Dennis happy. and he did. even if they had to handle all troubles they faced with. i was truly glad to see that film. i hope a lot of people will watch it and understand how it is important to be a good person and accept people as they are, especially if it is a child.

A magical movie!Yes, this is far from fiction. Rather, on the contrary, the film is incredibly realistic. And do not let it find exciting turns, rapid development of events, large-scale special effects, but it will definitely leave a mark on your soul. Each of us is a whole world, a vast universe, incomprehensible to absolutely nobody except ourselves. How often do we have to exchange this precious abode for a stereotyped set of masks that allow us to meet the expectations of others; and how often we, having reconciled ourselves to the pain of loss, break the same deep and pure worlds of our innocent children. Being yourself is not a crime! And if there is something wrong with the child's world, it is not necessary to pull it out from there with all the might, because you can just pick up the key to it.I was touched to the depth of my soul by the game of John Cusack. He is a great actor, and this is one of his most successful roles in the movie, in my opinion.Beautiful, sad and very touching movie! One of those that makes you seriously think about life after viewing.It seems to me, he is quite worthy