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The Mighty (1998): Dir: Peter Chelsom / Cast: Kieran Culkin, Elden Hensen, Sharon Stone, Harry Dean Stanton, Gena Rowlands: Filled with enchanting images and a theme regarding the strength of two whom are limited without each other. Elden Henson failed seventh grade twice making him the target of mockery. Kieran Culkin is new to the neighborhood and lives with his mother. He is also a hunchback who uses braces to walk. They are fascinated about the story of King Arthur and several sequences feature knights and horses in relation to the two friends who imagine themselves in such a way when Culkin mounts Hensen's shoulders as one strength. Director Peter Chelsom goes inside the imaginations of these boys. Culkin and Hensen make a remarkable pairing but the ending is depressing. The images of their adventures are enchanting and add both fun and tension. Sharon Stone plays Culkin's mother in a somewhat standard role but believable nonetheless. Harry Dean Stanton and Gena Rowlands are also featured as relatives who knows of Hensen's father's past and seek to prevent it from ever crossing them again. Viewers may be divided since the imagination material is aimed at children while the suspense is aimed at adults but it might make for a discussion if viewed together. Theme of friendship gives the film meaning and a sense of might. Score: 8 / 10
czarinaanya
Well, The Mighty was one I first was exposed to one Sunday Afternoon as I had the TV on for background noise. I don't remember how much of it I caught, or my first impression of it, but a year later I moved and started seeing this VHS on the shelf of the library where I now live. I eventually was curious enough to look at the case and figured out it was that movie I'd seen on TV. I rented it... again.. and again..I just watched it for probably the 5th or 6th time last night. Really, I think this movie touches me more strongly every-time I see it. I was as amazed and bowled over by the sheer emotions and inspiration of it all, just as if it had been my first time watching it. I think a lot of it is due to the young man (also in the Mighty Ducks movies) that plays Max Cane, the large, allegedly slow-witted young man. I think it's his performance, his emotions and his character development that make this such a touching movie. But the other actors are great too. I think Kierran did a great job, despite not having Dwarfism like his character is supposed to have. I think they should have found another condition that cripples and limits lifespan, and said THAT was what Freak had.. because (from what I understand) Moqurio's is a form of Dwarfism, and Kierran doesn't come across that way, despite being thin and not a "big" boy, and their efforts to make him hunchback... Other than that very forgivable "flaw" this movie is definitely FAR superior to Simon Birch, both in story, acting, inspiration, and heart. Definitely check this movie out if you like movies that make you believe in the power of friendship, and it's ability to change your life.
Mr_Sensitive
In 1998 two sentimental movie so alike was make one is this and the other is Simon Birch. Both are about the boy tried to make a different in this world despite the fact that they are disable. This movie star Elden Henson as the boy with disturb past and Kieran Culkin as the disable boy, they two become friend and that when imaginary adventure begin.The movie also consist of many A lister star such as Gena Rowlands, Sharon Stone, Gillian Anderson, Meat Loaf, and James Gandolfini. Yes, that is one hell of a cast but that doesn't really save this film anyway. The movie is dreadful, because by the end of the movie you'll wish you never seen it cause it is too slow and boring.The script wasn't that bad at all, the character is well written but the situation is boring and dreadful and the sentimental stuff was overdone that it end up being really cheesy. The acting wasn't all bad but the set was boring and unimaginative. And the lighting and cinematography didn't do a good job, it as if the film was shot 3 decades back.Reason To Watch: Better Not Watch It.Reason Not To: You Won't Miss A Thing, Feel Like Waste Of Electricity Watching It.Rating: 3/10 (Grade: F).Please Rate (Y/N) After Reading, Thanks.
adamzad
I'm one of those guys who just does not cry at movies. There are 5 films powerful enough to bring me to that point: Saving Private Ryan, The Green Mile, Pay It Forward, Copland, and Ladder 49.Now there are 6. Add "The Mighty" to that list. I happened on this gem, this diamond in the rough, on KTLA this afternoon. I had never heard of it, but the first few scenes I saw were enough to tell me it would be heartwarming, so I kept watching. That time was NOT wasted. This is a movie well worth watching... repeatedly.Everything about it (writing, direction, acting, story, the whole ball of wax) fairly screams quality. Yes, it's a family movie. Yes, it's a kids-buddy movie. Yes, it *could* be considered sappy (though it doesn't come off that way). Yes, it will take you by the heartstrings and lead you out on the floor for a waltz (*especially* if you were ever bullied when you were a kid). Short version: This flick is worthwhile. Period. No matter who you are.It takes a lot to get me to give a good review (I'm usually pretty savage), so this speaks volumes: Why this film was not HUGE is beyond comprehension. Why it didn't get the promotion it patently deserves is unfathomable.Why are you still sitting at your computer reading my review? GO RENT THIS MOVIE!! Better yet, BUY IT!! Go! Go! Go!
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