How did I miss this when it was in the theatre? I picked it up after it was noted as an adoption resource. The beauty of the movie is that it's based on a true story and if you rent the DVD, they interview the real martian child, Dennis and his dad, David as one of the special features.If you're a softy, you'll need a box of tissues. My 6-year-old watched it with me and loved it. He had great questions afterward and even sat with me again as I watched the commentaries for another 2-hours. When I took the DVD back to the rental store, he asked if we could buy it! Funny, we had rented Hulk as well, but he wanted to keep Martian Child - what a kid!
If you're looking for a fast mover, this isn't it, but the story is beautifully crafted and very insightful. I was never bored, but I was incredibly wrapped up in the story. The producers took great care to display the realities of the adoption process as well as the love that is formed between parent and child. On a simply human level, it will resonate with anyone who may have been a little different growing up - even if it was just in your own mind. You will love this weird little boy and maybe if you do have room in your life, it will open your mind to the possibilities.
Great intellectual humor and wit throughout. Rent it - I dare you!
I also loved this movie. It is nice to bring home a movie that can be watched with your kids and doesn't make you feel you wasted your time and money on just another movie. It seems those are hard to find.
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