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Ben X
15 Feature

DVD Information

Run time: 1 hour 33 minutes
Rental release: 29 Dec 2008
Main languages: Dutch
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  • Brilliant!

    Rated - 5.0 stars  
    By a customer from Northamptonshire, England , 03 Jan 2009

    [Highly rated reviewer]

    Quite simply an amazing film.

    Almost missed this one but I am so glad I didn't.

    Don't be put off by the lack of subtitles, if it was dubbed you would lose so much of the acting, which is superb. A real insight into Autism, the world of online gaming and bullying.

    Very cleverly filmed and, to my surprise, this captivated the whole family from the very start to the startling and unexpected ending.

    In just one or two places you may wonder what's real and what's fantasy, but that's the point and all becomes clear in the end.

    Enchanting.
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  • Every Teenager Should See This Film

    Rated - 5.0 stars  
    By ancora (6 reviews) , 16 Mar 2013
    Flemish teenagers are inherently sensible and concentrate on their education. The fact that Ben X was bullied in such a cruel way is shocking of itself. Teenagers (and parents) should be made to understand that some people are different but that does not make them wrong or give other people the right to make their lives hell. Could have been predictable but great ending.
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  • Good film ruined by rubbish ending

    Rated - 3.0 stars  
    By RalphNeeworth (194 reviews) from Nottingham, England , 05 Jul 2012
    This film could have been a stone cold classic, it's realistic portrayal of an Aspberger's sufferer was brilliant but then the end oh god it's poor, it's ridicolous I won't ruin it for others but maybe just switch off before the last 20 minutes or so.
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  • Superb Flemish Film

    Rated - 4.5 stars  
    By a customer , 20 Feb 2012
    This is a exceptionally good film. It's well acted, well directed, not flashy and makes its points very well. It's simple and effective. I would recommend this to anyone. It's not a mainstream film, but anyone would get a lot out of it if they watch non-English language films.
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  • A Masterpiece

    Rated - 5.0 stars  
    By a customer , 11 Jan 2012
    A real insight into the daily struggles of a person with aspergers syndrome. It must be exhausting to be constantly learning what is to be 'normal'. A fantastic film. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
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  • Superb

    Rated - 5.0 stars  
    By a customer from Sheffield , 26 Nov 2011
    A truly great film, well acted and innovative - admittedly not everyone's cup of tea.
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