The Book of Henry (2017)

Why so much hype?

Blistering performances.

A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

I loved this movie. From the moment I watched the trailer I was hooked, interested from the start. I loved the plot of the young eleven year old genius, and how even though he's smart, ever so slightly awkward, he's still caring to others, loving to his mother and brother and always thinks of the future. Of course, we all knew that the mom was the one executing the plan to save Christina since the trailer, but when I found out he died, I just cried and cried. Henry was extremely strong, both for himself and his family. But the only time I saw him cry, crying out for his mom, was during the last moment of his life. Where he cried to see the sky, when he calls out his mother, as mommy. In his last dying moments, I saw him very much a young boy. It was definitely heart wrenching to see.However, when I found out the plan was to KILL Glenn, I wasn't very thrilled. So I was extremely relieved that they saved Christina from her horrific abusive stepfather without breaking the law, or taking a life. As much as I love this movie, the ending where she confronts Glenn in front of the shed at night, was terribly dumb. He could've killed her instead! Snatched the gun, point it at her, and bam, she would've been gone. It was too easy, that the abusive stepfather decides to kill himself instead of going to the police. He has done everything to cover up his secret already, so how does shutting up a chatty neighbour who always talks about leaves, make a difference? All in all, it was an interesting plot, with very well developed main characters. The side characters didn't really do much in the movie. Even though I hate to see violence in a movie in general, I felt the plot of Christina and her abuse was downplayed too much. She barely had bruises, nor showed much signs of abuse. At most she seemed like a moody and quiet girl in school.Lastly, I have to say that the relationship between both sons and the mom is extremely touching. I loved their interactions, their loving nagging. The parental role switching from Henry to mom, and sometimes even to Peter when Henry was gone, was fun to watch. Although there were minor parts done wrong, there were definitely a lot of major parts done right. Would definitely recommend to people to watch!

The book of Henry is a rather strange film. I don't hate neither do I like it either. This movie really does not know what it wants to be. At someparts it seems like a normal average coming of age film than it goes right into action film. The writing is not really that good there are a lot of plot holes and such. I do really like some parts in the movie though. Since I don't want to give out any spoilers I won't give out much detail. The book of Henry was meh movie for me.

Well the movie was no less a tale than those Watts's character writes. I love such tales. More a drama than a thriller, the level of genius of the elder son was a bit over the top... but this was more than its parts and overall a nice ride.And I just love Naomi Watts. The kids' performances were good, too. And of course the bad wolf. But Watts... Great choice, just great.I can go so far as to say this is a family flick.Don't watch the movie and then rate it low just because it's not the unpredictable thriller riddled with self-defeating twist bombs that you were wanting to watch. Just try other movies because this movie is basically drama.

What a wonderful story! The whole story is so intense and making houndreds of feelings while watching. One of the best movies i have ever been looking. Thanks! And PLS WATCH IT!