Naomi Watts stars as Susan, a single mother of two, working as a waitress in a small town. Her son, Henry, is an 11-year-old genius who not only manages the family finances but acts as emotional support for his mother and younger brother. When Henry discovers that the girl next door has a terrible secret, he implores Susan to take matters into her own hands in this imaginative and emotional drama..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 105 minutes
✓ Genre: Drama
✓ Stars: Naomi Watts, Jaeden Martell, Jacob Tremblay, Sarah Silverman, Maddie Ziegler
✓ Director: Suzanne Smith, John Schwartzman, Kalina Ivanov, Kevin Stitt, Michael Giacchino
The The Book of Henry (2017) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The The Book of Henry (2017) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
The Book of Henry (2017) is staring with Naomi Watts, Jaeden Martell, Jacob Tremblay, Sarah Silverman, Maddie Ziegler, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Suzanne Smith, John Schwartzman, Kalina Ivanov, Kevin Stitt, Michael Giacchino juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.