Martian Child

Meet the star cast of Angels and Demons And yet the only reason you manage to survive all 106 minutes of this contrived drama is.... ... Full Review

a sucker for melodrama, this is certainly a movie for you.....Indeed, the story of this lates Cusack film is very touching.....Despite its touching theme, Martian Child fails to connect at some level.....there is for this almost desperate desire for a happy ending..... ... Full Review

The storyline is pretty silly....John Cusack is the best and main reason to see this mediocre film about a self-confessed oddball and successful sci-fi writer David who adopts a misfit.....talent like John Cusack at the fore, we can only hope there are better roles for him around the corner.....David (John Cusack) is a successful science fiction writer who is still struggling to recover from his wife's death..... ... Full Review

Martian Child is one of the best movies I've seen in a long time....The acting isn't superb or brilliant, but it's believable....it starred John Cusack, one of my favorite actors....The young actor Bobby Coleman does a fantastic job.... ... Full Review

Martian Child is one of the best movies I've seen in a long time....The acting isn't superb or brilliant, but it's believable....it starred John Cusack, one of my favorite actors....The young actor Bobby Coleman does a fantastic job.... ... Full Review

The chemistry between John Cusack and Bobby Coleman is endearing and charming.....The breakthrough performance by Bobby Coleman as the Martian Child is delightful....I enjoyed the concept and the way it was put to use, which makes me admire the adorable screenplay.....as always John Cusack give a pleasant performance as the confused dad.....I can almost assure that everyone else will be waiting for that wonderful ending the film has in store..... ... Full Review

Possibly an okay family film or even recommended directly for the tween set;....John Cusack is always dependable though.... ... Full Review

Possibly an okay family film or even recommended directly for the tween set;....A predictable, schmaltzy tale of a science-fiction writer who suitably adopts a child that thinks he's from Mars.....John Cusack is always dependable though.... ... Full Review

Based on the award-winning short story, the film follows David, a recently widowed man (John Cusack; 1408, High Fidelity ) who hopes to adopt a fragile young boy, who believes he is from Mars. Undeterred by the special emotional needs of the boy, David quickly accepts the child's differences and the two learn how to open their hearts and embrace the power of love. ... Full Review

Through its evident strangeness and legitimate gravity, director Menno Meyjes has crafted a film of remarkable depth.....The story follows widower David Gordon (John Cusack), a successful science fiction writer searching to fill a void.... ... Full Review