Movie-The Martian Child

This was an odd movie, about a widowed man who decides to adopt a very odd child.

Now to say odd is not bad at all, but the child's quirks do make it a surreal viewing. You see, the kid believes he is from Mars. And John Cusack in the lead role has to deal with the idea and all the odd things that come with it. Think Mork as a 6 year old in a family drama.

The Martian Child is good, and it is great to see Joan Cusack play alongside her brother as the characters sister. But I think the thing that got left out, is why Cusack falls for this kid...I didn't feel it, though it was explained a bit. I didn't see why so fast and so surely he wanted this boy to be his child.

Quirky, at at times touching, it is a pretty good movie.

Oh, and Amanda Peet looks great and does a nice job here too.