Award-winning actresses Sharon Stone (SPHERE, CASINO) and Gillian Anderson (THE X-FILES) star in this uplifting motion picture that's received overwhelming critical acclaim! With his loving and supportive mother (Stone), 13-year-old Kevin (Kieran Culkin) moves in next door to another teen, Max. Though both have problems that label them as outcasts, Kevin and Max discover that by proudly combining their strengths and uniting as one, they can overcome their individual limitations and triumph over any adversity! As the two set out on a series of courageous adventures, they find the mightiest treasure of all: friendship! With Gena Rowlands (PLAYING BY HEART) and a stellar supporting cast, THE MIGHTY is truly exceptional entertainment that will lift your spirits and touch your heart!
Caught between the purest of intentions and unimaginative shortcuts to sentimentality, The Mighty is nevertheless rewarding enough to make it worth seeing. Kieran Culkin stars as Kevin, a terminally ill but spirited young boy who befriends a healthy but illiterate social outcast, Maxwell (Elden Henson). They realize that together they are a stronger, braver force than they are as individuals, and the various opportunities they have to confront persecutors and memories of their bad fathers are handled very effectively by director Peter Chelsom (a very original filmmaker who made the terrific Funny Bones). The curious adult casting includes Sharon Stone (a natural scene-stealer even when she doesn't intend it) as Kevin's saintly mother, and Gillian Anderson in a quite-unbelievable supporting role. Chelsom's lapses in judgment are not terribly significant (imaginary appearances by Camelot-era knights on horseback are the most annoying), though one could argue that a plot to kidnap one of the boys is a cheesy way to underscore the kids' redemptive loyalty to one another. Still, all in all, you can laugh and cry at this tale of rare friendship, and admire the sensitive performances by Chelsom's younger players. --Tom Keogh
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Wonderful and Heartwarming Now this is the type of movie all young children should read. And maybe a few of us adults as well.
Heartwarming adaptation of a classic novel Rodman Philbrick's Freak The Mighty (Scholastic Signature) is the tale of learning disabled Max (Elden Hensen), the son of incarcerated murderer "Killer" Kane (James Gandolfini, The Sopranos: The Complete First Season) and his friendship with Kevin (Kieran Culkin), a genius with Morquio's Syndrome (Ian Michael Smith from Simon Birch was also considered but turned down; a pity, since he actually *has* Morquio's Syndrome). Max has lived with his grim grandparents since the time that his father murdered his... more info
Funny movie slightly different from book "Freak the Mighty" is such a touching book, so I was slightly disappointed in the movie. However, it still had its funny moments. I showed it to my eighth grade class after reading the book, and they really only got into the humorous parts. I thought the kidnapping scene and the end were very downplayed in the film.
Mighty Good for Children/Family Viewing I think that the Mighty is an inspirational movie and especially suitable for children and family viewing. It promotes very postive messaging around friendship and coping with/overcoming obstacles. Sharon Stone's acting was great and overall the rest of the cast did well. I thought the music was moving and suited the film. The movie fell short for me in spots because I felt the script was a little too unrealistic and manipulative but don't let that damper your spirits in considering this as a very... more info
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