Boy Wonder
A young Brooklyn boy witnesses the brutal murder of his mother and grows up obsessed with finding her killer. Thus begins his life as a quiet, straight-A student by day and a self-appointed hero at night. But what is a real hero? And who decides what is right or wrong? As the boundaries blur, Sean's dual life wears on his psyche and his two worlds careen dangerously close to colliding. Like a graphic novel you can't put down, Boy Wonder challenges morality, distorting perceptions of what is right and what is justified, as it races to its shocking conclusion.
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- Cast:
- James Russo , Tracy Middendorf , Zulay Henao , Bill Sage , Roberta Wallach , Kether Donohue
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Simple and well acted, it has tension enough to knot the stomach.
In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.
There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes
It really made me laugh, but for some moments I was tearing up because I could relate so much.
A fantastic movie, which has sudden jolts in pace and mood. This is probably the most underrated movie I know off as it is pure indie movie making genius. Flashbacks are highlighted by colour (as in a yellow hue) instead of a dreamy washed out colour correction to indicate a past time event. The movie throws in a few clever red herrings which gets you guessing what might be happening, but then after a twist you realise that you thought wrong, as the director would have wanted us to of course. This movie is an example of a very well planned storyline. I just loved this movie and the cinematography & editing was very clean looking with clean cuts just running with the story. I very much enjoyed this movie and I'd rate it in my top 20 best movies in my mind that I've ever seen.
A young boy witnesses the murder of his mother and years later he sets out to clean up the streets and find the culprit. He becomes a vigilante. Yes the premise is very similar to Batman. It sounded good so I have it a go when I saw it available on Netflix. I have to say this film was 90 minutes of excellence. A top notch story being told at a good pace. I was intrigued by the character Sean and Teresa added another dimension to the story. I don't think I've ever heard of any of the actors but the acting was of a high standard even during the highly intense fight scenes and arguments. The film was very atmospheric throughout as we follow Sean on his journey. The tension builds throughout the film and the ending is certainly memorable with a great twist executed to perfection. Highly recommend. 9/10.
watch a lot films did not know much about this one thought story was well told good action great acting from lead Sean (Caleb Steinmeyer) held together well even thou you understood the plot good feeling that he got his revenge now that's justice Watch it if you can don't think you will be disappointed Good interaction between characters keeps the story interesting some scenes could be classed as disturbing but was all in context One could question the morals after killing his dad, the killer and Teresa Ames the female cop disposing of the weapon but that,s the whole point makes you question what would you do its raises more questions than answers but main thing just enjoy great entertainment.
Michael Morrissey has hit a home run, scored a touchdown and completed a hat trick, for those who like sport metaphors. Indeed, he wrote, directed and produced his first feature film and it is one for the record. The story is original, in that it has not been done before, at least not the key elements of the plot. Furthermore, he has a cast of mostly unknowns, with the exception of James Russo who plays Larry Childs. Russo is given top credit with Tracy Middendorf and Zulay Henao because they have more name recognition and experience, Russo has little screen time as does Tracy Middendorf, but Zulay Henao has the second most screen time along with the real movie lead, Caleb Steinmeyer. You may remember Henao from the movie 'Fighting'; I remember her part well. Caleb Steinmeyer who had no movie experience, just a few parts in TV series, carried himself very well; he was convincing in his role as Sean Donovan. His part was a demanding one, make no mistake about that. Again, Morrissey deserves praise for directing; the movie feels like a serious budget project but I'm sure it wasn't. In some respects it is considered a thriller; I acknowledge it has elements of that, as well as drama and a bit of action. It certainly does not look or feel cheap.The vigilante element has been noted in user reviews and I believe too much is made of that. It is not a vigilante story; it's far more complex. The IMDb storyline paints a better outline of what is at play. Sean is a complex character, but the movie makes us discover the real Sean with a very smart and methodical approach. The movie takes us on a ride we can't quite know where, and that ride has ups and downs but it has a definite path. Where it will end and how the key characters get there is a real surprise. The ending part of the movie is a jaw dropping crime stumper. You will remember this movie for a long time and many other movies will from now on be using 'Boy Wonder' as a benchmark. I will.I was careful not to spoil the story and it is best if you know little more than that IMDb storyline. I see good things happening for Morrissey's career, unless he becomes a one hit wonder; I look forward to another fantastic story by him. I recommend you see this movie; I have no reservations about it. It is a really good film. When I wrote this review, I noted the 6.9 rating at IMDb and the 70% score at Rotten Tomatoes; consider that conservative ratings. I rate it 8/10.