The Mighty (1998)

Best movie of this year hands down!

Boring

Absolutely the worst movie.

Absolutely Brilliant!

It was a mere accident that I saw this movie. I was just flipping through the channels and just happen to stop at Star Movies. It was the scene where Kevin is introduced as a tutor to Max. I don't know what was it, but I bought the DVD of this movie next day.Kieran is has done an excellent job as a handicap boy. I sincerely feel that he is the one who is actually the sole of the movie. Sharon stone is perfect as a mother. Frankly I was not so impressed by Elden Henson as Max in the first half of the movie. But during the later part of the movie I realized that the movie was actually not focusing on him in the first half. He actually takes all the credit away in the last scene where he runs after the Ambulance and reaches that "medical center" about which Kevin lied. A lot of credit goes to the music of the film, which is the essence of the movie. I usually don't watch drama, but after American Beauty, this is the best I have seen.

Well, The Mighty was one I first was exposed to one Sunday Afternoon as I had the TV on for background noise. I don't remember how much of it I caught, or my first impression of it, but a year later I moved and started seeing this VHS on the shelf of the library where I now live. I eventually was curious enough to look at the case and figured out it was that movie I'd seen on TV. I rented it... again.. and again..I just watched it for probably the 5th or 6th time last night. Really, I think this movie touches me more strongly every-time I see it. I was as amazed and bowled over by the sheer emotions and inspiration of it all, just as if it had been my first time watching it. I think a lot of it is due to the young man (also in the Mighty Ducks movies) that plays Max Cane, the large, allegedly slow-witted young man. I think it's his performance, his emotions and his character development that make this such a touching movie. But the other actors are great too. I think Kierran did a great job, despite not having Dwarfism like his character is supposed to have. I think they should have found another condition that cripples and limits lifespan, and said THAT was what Freak had.. because (from what I understand) Moqurio's is a form of Dwarfism, and Kierran doesn't come across that way, despite being thin and not a "big" boy, and their efforts to make him hunchback... Other than that very forgivable "flaw" this movie is definitely FAR superior to Simon Birch, both in story, acting, inspiration, and heart. Definitely check this movie out if you like movies that make you believe in the power of friendship, and it's ability to change your life.

I discovered this movie while on a flight home from Germany. I was so impressed I came home and told everyone I knew to find it and watch it. It is not an easy movie to find but it is so worth the search. We've used it in our youth groups several times over the years. People borrow my DVD all the time to see it again. This movie bombed at the box office, but most critics have said that it failed because it was so poorly advertised. I have to agree. Excellent cast, very good acting, and an great storyline. It is a crying shame this movie was done in by a pitiful advertising campaign. Don't let this one slip you by. Make the effort to find it and watch it. You will not be disappointed. In fact, don't be surprised if you too find yourself adding this one to your library.

This is a somewhat traditional corny Hollywood movie, designed to pluck your heartstrings. It succeeds admirably making you weep both with joy and sorrow. If you don't want to be seen teary-eyed, don't watch this with others.If you were a kid who was beaten up every day of your life at school, or or had an abusive parent, this movie is a triumph fantasy.The hero of the story is really the secondary Kieran Culkin character the "cripple" who simply does not let his handicap slow him down for a second. He displays not the tiniest scrap of self pity.It is a love story of sorts, without any sexual overtones, about two misfit kids getting together and by combining talents enriching both their lives.