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  Written November 3, 2007

  Finally, more films are showing the truth about Dads

  by MakubaJack

  Exceptional film! This was touching, thoughtfully made, and very well acted. John Cusack's sister Joan stood out in this story of an emotionally disturbed child who is welcomed into the world of a despondent widower. That Father & Son end up changing each other lives forever is only the beginning of the story.
  
  A single Dad's parental skills are on full display here, and how refreshing it is to see Hollyweird not stereotype single Dad's as uncaring louts. John Cusack nailed the single, scared, often neurotic single Dad.
  
  Big thanks to all who made this delightful, fun film. It is the perfect bookend to Will Smith's "The Pursuit Of Happyness". GO SEE IT!

  • 33 out of 33 found this review helpful.
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  Written November 4, 2007

  Fruit Loops

  by Daydream

  The Martian Child is a touching story of a widower trying to be a father for the first time in his life by adopting a six year old ?martian child?. John Cusack acts flawlessly as a struggling new parent and there is an astonishing connection between him and his son, Bobby Coleman. And who could forget about Joan Cusack, sister to John in real-life as well as in the movie. She brings a sarcastic form of parenting humor to the movie that makes it even more enjoyable. Wonderful feel-good movie.

  • 21 out of 21 found this review helpful.
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  Written November 3, 2007

  A touching story that isn't too over-the-top.

  by JeneeORama

  I don't cry at movies. I cried at this one. It was great, beginning to end, because it was real, funny, poignant, and not predictable. It didn't drag, it wasn't cliche, and it was everything I'd hoped. GO SEE IT!!!

  • 18 out of 18 found this review helpful.
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  Written November 4, 2007

  An amazing story, must see!

  by fabmzbrie

  My husband and I decided on this movie for our "Date Night". It is a beautiful story and has alot to say. I am a huge John Cusack fan as well as one of his sister, Joan (Man I would love to have a sister like her). I left there remembering why I love my children so much and how we are all put in line with one another for a reason. You NEED to see this movie, totally worth the small fortune a movie ticket costs these days. I see maybe 2-3 movies a year and am so glad I got the opportunity to see this one in the theatre.

  • 14 out of 14 found this review helpful.
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  Written November 2, 2007

  martian child

  by Josh030388

  i thought that this was agreat move and is for all ages!! and everyone should see it! i loved the movie and so did my lillie sis. its a great feel good kind of movie.

  • 11 out of 11 found this review helpful.
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  Written November 3, 2007

  Best Movie of the Year!!

  by jcashmer

  This is one of the best movies I have ever seen.
  It makes you laugh and cry.
  Top 10 of all time

  • 10 out of 10 found this review helpful.
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  Written November 5, 2007

  Martian Child

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  It is so refreshing to see a movie that is about these poor children that are in foster care. Being a parent of 2 adoptive children that were both in foster care and had been neglected and abused, this movie is very true to life. You constantly struggle with the questions of "Am I doing the right thing" or "Can we really handle their issues"? This movie showed that these children just want to be accepted and loved, and the fact that the father did not give up on him spoke volumes. Our 9 year old son actually had tears in his eyes. John Cusack (who happens to be my favorite actor) was so believable in this role. Great movie.

  • 8 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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  Written May 4, 2008

  GREAT MOVIE

  by MOVIEMOM26

  ONE OF THE BEST MOVIES I'VE SEEN IN AWHILE!

  • 25 out of 42 found this review helpful.
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  Written November 24, 2007

  I Laughed, I Cried ...

  by crankyoldguy

  If you liked "Little Miss Sunshine," you'll like this unadorned film with heart. The remarkably subtle and sensitive performances by a perfect cast enhance this comic-drama about overcoming the painful happenings of life. Leave the action-oriented kiddies home; this is an entertaining but introspective story about a widower and an peculiar orphan boy. The chuckles are genuinely earned, coming out of recognizable human foibles and not from artificially forced gag lines. Tears are shed as we vicariously experience how hard it sometimes is for people to drop their facades and come together. The climactic scene is a bit over the top for such an otherwise sensitively constructed script, but, apart from that excess, this film is a charmer.

  • 8 out of 10 found this review helpful.
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  Written November 9, 2007

  Special movie

  by swimmer1

  A really good movie was the feeling we ( 50 ish mom and 11 year old boy/girl twins) were left with. A couple in their late 30's --acquaintances--also thought it was great. What was so special?? The kid was great, John Cusak was great, Amanda Peet was great and Joan Cusak was her caustic/warm self as always. It is charming and heartwarming, but not in a syrupy way at all--it is about loss (child's original parents), what someone does to cope with loss (get crazy, think he's a martian), the redemptive power of devotion and just continuing to try hard to be the best parent you can figure out how to be, and finally, as John Cusak says so well: We're all kind of martians to each other anyway, trying to figure out how to get through to people we care a lot about. See it! Not just for kids, but also not for kids younger than about 9, I'd say.

  • 6 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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  Written December 10, 2007

  martian child

  by poodlebella123

  if u like drama movies, u will love this

  • 11 out of 17 found this review helpful.
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  Written November 2, 2007

  great movie!!!!

  by kiki_g

  i think this is going to be one of those kind of movies where everone will be talking about it the next day! so i;m very happy wiht the movie! :] i give it a 10 + i loved the movie!!
  
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  • 6 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written November 3, 2007

  LAHViN Martian Child

  by LAHViNmovies

  I really enjoyed this movie. It had unexpected comedy too. The fact that a guy who didn't fit in when he was a kid helped out a little boy who didn't fit in was a good plotline. I felt bad for Dennis, it was a TRUE feel good film. I'm about to get it on DVD. LAHViNmovies really does LAHVE this film. ;]

  • 5 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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  Written November 26, 2007

  So SWEET

  by pytljc

  I highly recommend this movie. It is sweet and heart warming. Joh Cusak's acting is only getting better. It was always good.

  • 10 out of 15 found this review helpful.
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  Written November 8, 2007

  Martian Child

  by kcherry

  Totally delightful presentation of children who are not comfortable in their own skin and how an adult who has lived through it helps. Both my husband and I enjoyed the movie. Good entertainment as well as a learning experience in getting through to a child who has problems coping with "fitting in." Would recommend the movie. Worth seeing and so very entertaining!

  • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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