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The Mighty Reviews

1998

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Touching story of a young physically challenged boy (Kieran Culkin) with a taste for adventure stories who befriends his physically strong but mentally challenged neighbor (Elden Henson) so that they may act out fantastic adventures. The cast also includes Sharon Stone, Gena Rowlands, Gillian Anderson, Harry Dean Stanton, and .. Read more

Starring	Sharon Stone, Gena Rowlands, Harry Dean Stanton, Gillian Anderson
Director	Peter Chelsom
Genres	Children, Drama

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- Cincinnati: Maxwell (Henson) has a hard time at school because he's huge for his age and his dad's in jail for murder.... read more on Time Out
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- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:15
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- - 5
  - 2
  Mighty no more
  
  Another step down in the once mighty directing career of Peter Chelsom. 'Hear My Song' and 'Funny Bones' were classic British whimsy, as perfect... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Richard
  - London
  - 08 Mar 2005 at 13:27
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- - 0
  - 0
  Kids can act, hey
  
  A film that I'd heard nothing of beforehand, but I really enjoyed. The performances of the young protagonists are outstanding. And while it doesn't push... read more »
  
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- - MrMxyzptlk
  - 9 reviews
  - 19 Oct 2011 at 10:32
- - 0
  - 0
  Was ok, nothing more
  
  Nice happy film, with some poignent moments, no fabulous acting imo or an amazing storyline just a nice feel good film, worth recomending but dont expect a ... read more »
  
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  - London
  - 30 Dec 2008 at 15:53
- - 0
  - 0
  Poignant story marred by OTT performances
  
  Touching family story with fine turns by the young stars (especially Elden Henson as Max) but ultimately let down by the caricature performances by the adults ... read more »
  
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  - London
  - 04 Jul 2008 at 14:41
- - 0
  - 0
  Fantastic
  
  What a great film, beautifully acted, excellent script, poignant. Although there are sad bits, the overall feel is hope. I wouldn't recommend it for ... read more »
  
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- - Mike Nevin
  - Hartlepool
  - 04 Nov 2007 at 11:05
- - 0
  - 0
  it is the best sad film i have ever seen
  
  this is a really sad film master pis watch this film it is a really good family film
  
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  - england
  - 14 Jul 2007 at 14:24
- - 0
  - 0
  AMAZING
  
  Best ever film.A feelgood film beond belife.great for the kid s and adlts.(bit sad).As i said AMAZING!!!
  
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  - DEVON
  - 25 Apr 2006 at 18:56
- - 0
  - 0
  Sweet and touching
  
  This film treats the subject of being a social outcast very well. The friendship that develops between the two boys is at times funny and at times moving. The ... read more »
  
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- - camy
  - 75 reviews
  - Cambridge
  - 11 May 2005 at 16:11
- - 5
  - 2
  Mighty no more
  
  Another step down in the once mighty directing career of Peter Chelsom. 'Hear My Song' and 'Funny Bones' were classic British whimsy, as perfect... read more »
  
  Report this review
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- - Richard
  - London
  - 08 Mar 2005 at 13:27
- - 0
  - 2
  good
  
  good family film ,so so story line too
  
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- 54110
- - Zina
  - essex
  - 18 Nov 2004 at 20:20
- - 1
  - 1
  Emotional Rollercoaster
  
  I hate the term CHICK FLICK, in fact I don't like pigeon holing any film
  
  into categories, but If I had to, then I would say that this film is ... read more »
  
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- - Delboy3k1
  - Oxfordshire
  - 03 Nov 2004 at 18:49
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- - 5
  - 2
  Mighty no more
  
  Another step down in the once mighty directing career of Peter Chelsom. 'Hear My Song' and 'Funny Bones' were classic British whimsy, as perfect... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 79168
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Richard
  - London
  - 08 Mar 2005 at 13:27
- - 2
  - 0
  What a wonderful film!
  
  This is a modern day classic. The perfect family film - aimed at older children but I would recommend adults watch it too.
  
  Kevin 'Freak' ... read more »
  
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- - pixie
  - Hampshire
  - 28 Jul 2004 at 14:00
- - 2
  - 1
  Watch it with your children
  
  Every once in a while we get a film that treats children as intelligent beings and this is one example. It seems that top actors also like this sort of thing ... read more »
  
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- - ThomasKus
  - 143 reviews
  - Gloucester
  - 29 Dec 2003 at 15:22
- - 0
  - 0
  AMAZING
  
  Best ever film.A feelgood film beond belife.great for the kid s and adlts.(bit sad).As i said AMAZING!!!
  
  Report this review
- 237169
- - a customer
  - DEVON
  - 25 Apr 2006 at 18:56
- - 1
  - 1
  Emotional Rollercoaster
  
  I hate the term CHICK FLICK, in fact I don't like pigeon holing any film
  
  into categories, but If I had to, then I would say that this film is ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 313053
- - Delboy3k1
  - Oxfordshire
  - 03 Nov 2004 at 18:49
- - 0
  - 0
  Sweet and touching
  
  This film treats the subject of being a social outcast very well. The friendship that develops between the two boys is at times funny and at times moving. The ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 334232
- - camy
  - 75 reviews
  - Cambridge
  - 11 May 2005 at 16:11
- - 0
  - 0
  it is the best sad film i have ever seen
  
  this is a really sad film master pis watch this film it is a really good family film
  
  Report this review
- 458383
- - a customer
  - england
  - 14 Jul 2007 at 14:24
- - 0
  - 0
  Fantastic
  
  What a great film, beautifully acted, excellent script, poignant. Although there are sad bits, the overall feel is hope. I wouldn't recommend it for ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 491039
- - Mike Nevin
  - Hartlepool
  - 04 Nov 2007 at 11:05
- - 0
  - 0
  Poignant story marred by OTT performances
  
  Touching family story with fine turns by the young stars (especially Elden Henson as Max) but ultimately let down by the caricature performances by the adults ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 592732
- - a customer
  - London
  - 04 Jul 2008 at 14:41
- - 0
  - 0
  Was ok, nothing more
  
  Nice happy film, with some poignent moments, no fabulous acting imo or an amazing storyline just a nice feel good film, worth recomending but dont expect a ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 678964
- - a customer
  - London
  - 30 Dec 2008 at 15:53

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  Touching story of a young physically challenged boy (Kieran Culkin) with a taste for adventure stories who befriends his physically strong but mentally challenged neighbor (Elden Henson) so that they may act out fantastic adventures. The cast also includes Sharon Stone, Gena Rowlands, Gillian ...