The Book of Henry
Taste attributes: crimedramathrillerunsavouryheavyrealisticintricatelineargrittyenclosedemotive & stirringcomplex relationshipfighting evilrescue/escape/jeopardyunderdog triumphs
"Never leave things undone."
Boxlist takeSerious and layered: a morally murky crime thriller, emotive rather than low-key. Best if you like puzzles over plain sailing.
Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: dark · Weight: very heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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- Setting / scale: Small / confined, just how this profile likes it
- Linearity: Linear / logical, just how this profile likes it
- Pace: Balanced pace, just how this profile likes it
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Synopsis
Susan, a single mother of two, works as a waitress in a small town. Her son, Henry, is an 11-year-old genius who not only manages the family finances but acts as emotional support for his mother and younger brother. When Henry discovers that the girl next door has a terrible secret, he implores Susan to take matters into her own hands.
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- Genre
- Crime
- Year
- 2017
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Status
- Released
- Studio
- Double Nickel Entertainment
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