The Good Son
by Joseph Ruben
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Actor: Daniel Hugh Kelly, David Morse, Elijah Wood, Macaulay Culkin, Wendy CrewsonDirector: Joseph Ruben
Brand: Fox
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround; English (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround; French (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround; Spanish (Dubbed), Dolby Digital 1.0
Format: Anamorphic, Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.85:1
Running Time: 87 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-02-03
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: Buena Vista Home Video
DVD Reviews of The Good Son
DVD Review: Who would of thought that Macaulay Culkin had it in him!,
Summary: 5 Stars
"The Good Son" is more of an answer than a question, I think. Because it tells the viewer that sometimes things aren't always what they appear to be. When I first saw this movie, some 15 years ago when it was first out, I had a hard time believing the plot; especially the ending. How can parents be so blind? Could this really happen? The film is rather thought-provoking in that regard.
Here's the characters of this movie (listed in order of importance:)
Henry Evans (Macaulay Culkin)
Mark Evans (Elijah Wood)
Susan Evans (Wendy Crewson)
Connie Evans (Quinn Culkin)
Wallace Evans (Daniel Hugh Kelly)
Jack Evans (David Morse)
Dr. Alice Davenport (Jacqueline Brookes)
I also enjoyed the movie because it showcased Macaulay Culkin in a new and exciting role. Before this, we all knew him as cute Kevin McCallister in the Christmas-classic, Home Alone. Maybe, one of the reasons why this movie is somewhat controversial is because a lot of people can't get passed that.
Once Mark goes to stay with Uncle Wallace and Aunt Susan Henry really starts to unravel. He plans that horrible accident (over the freeway,) he kills the dog and he makes cryptic threats to Mark. And, that was something else that made me think. Why was he all-of-a-sudden starting to unravel? In hindsight, the answer is two-fold. Henry was always a kook. But his parents were too oblivious to that detail. And, things only began to get worse when Mark came around because Henry was acting up out of jealousy.
Macaulay Culkin plays a severely disturbed child with such finesse and talent. Because Henry wasn't just a spoiled brat that always wanted to get his way and always wanted attention. He was a calculating misery-machine who didn't let anything stand in his way when he wanted something. And he was vastly intelligent.
My favorite part is when Mark confronts Henry in the tree house. This is probably the first (and only) time in Henry's life where he was called to explain his evil actions. And, I loved what Henry said to him, "don't f-u-c-k with me." Who would of thought that Macaulay Culkin had it in him!
The ending of the movie was incredibly outrageous and over-the-top. But it was pure drama and interesting up and until the last second!
The supporting cast was extraordinary. I really enjoyed the performance by soap opera veteran, Jacqueline Brookes as Dr. Alice Davenport. Dr. Davenport added a touch of realism and continuity to the film because she was always around to help the "troubled" Mark. I loved it when she said to Mark (in the park, after he missed his appointment with her,) "I don't believe in evil," and the very talented Elijah Wood (as Mark) said to her, "you should."
I did find one scene towards the end to be rather odd. Remember when Uncle Wallace locked Mark in his office and Mark started banging on the windows to warn Aunt Susan about Henry? Why did he call her "Susan?" He never once referred to her as "Aunt Susan" as one would expect him to.
There isn't a bona fide "special edition" DVD. However the DVD does include some special features, such as: a full screen version of the film, a wide screen version of the film, close-captioning, language selection, the original movie trailer and a brief featurette on the making of the film. The movie is a total of 86 minutes long, which goes by very quick.
Doesn't it seem like the early to mid-90's were the Golden Age of Suspense/Mystery Thrillers? There were so many great movies in this genre, during this time. Besides "The Good Son," I highly recommend these pictures: Single White Female, The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, Unlawful Entry, The Crush, Passenger 57, The Client, Under Siege, Poison Ivy and The Fugitive.
I really love "The Good Son." It has everything you would expect in an over-the-top film. Excitement, suspense, drama and maybe even a bit of comedy and camp thrown in for good measure. But this is not a children's movie. Just because the 2 main stars are children does not mean kids should be watching it. It's Rated-R for a very good reason.
Description of The Good Son
No Description AvailableNo Track Information Available
Media Type: DVD
Artist: CULKIN/WOOD/CREWSON
Title: GOOD SON
Street Release Date: 10/17/2006
Genre: MYSTERY / SUSPENSE
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