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The Good Son

Macaulay Culkin (Actor), Elijah Wood (Actor), Joseph Ruben (Director, Producer) Rated:
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4.4 out of 5 stars 221 customer reviews
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  • Actors: Macaulay Culkin, Elijah Wood, Wendy Crewson, David Morse, Daniel Hugh Kelly
  • Directors: Joseph Ruben
  • Writers: Ian McEwan
  • Producers: Joseph Ruben, Daniel Rogosin, Ezra Swerdlow, Mary Ann Page, Michael E. Steele
  • Format: Multiple Formats, Anamorphic, Color, Full Screen, NTSC, Widescreen
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), Spanish (Dolby Digital 1.0)
  • Subtitles: English, Spanish
  • Dubbed: Spanish
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated:
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  • Studio: 20th Century Fox
  • DVD Release Date: September 11, 2012
  • Run Time: 87 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (221 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00013RC7K
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,172 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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3.0 out of 5 starsGREAT EARLY ELIJAH PERFORMANCE
By A Customer on March 19, 2004
Format: DVD
I saw this movie in the theater when it came out, and never thought it got the recognition it really deserved. The story has admittedly been done several times before, but the thing that stands out about this version is the performance of a very young Elijah Wood. Of course at the time, Culkin was the "star" of this film due to the popularity of the "Home Alone" films. I have never thought that Culkin was that great of an actor, although he does come across as a very convincing troubled kid in this role. The standout, though, in this movie is Elijah Wood. This kid was a winner early on in his career and the proof is in this role. His eyes convey such fear and concern that you really feel his performance is for real. The atmosphere that the director created was also a big plus for this movie. The lighting and sound is excellent on the DVD transfer, and the widescreen presentation is very welcome. Also included are the trailer and a behind the scenes look at the making of the movie, which aren't even listed on the box! Surprise!
Catch this one if you can!
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5.0 out of 5 starsChild Acting at It's Best
By Suzie on July 25, 2003
Format: VHS Tape
Being an actor requires that you be the possessor of a whole list of extraordinary traits such as being at least fairly talented, having an appealing personality, being just original enough to be interesting and looking halfway decent in stylish clothes, among others. Being a child actor is wholly different, mostly because the large majority of child actors defy the number one rule in that they are sadly lacking in any form of true talent.
For example, you have Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, who were (and still are) unbearable to watch on screen. There is also every child who ever set foot on the set a Disney channel show and most of the children with small roles on adult sitcoms. These kids are cute but they just can't act.
So when an agent comes across a really good child actor, its no surprise that suddenly that poor kid is slapped with a starring role in every movie made while they're still young enough to look normal in overalls, hence, the story of McCauley Culkin and Elijah Wood's lives.
One of the most interesting things about Joseph Ruben's 1993 film `The Good Son', is that its about criminal insanity and is rated `R' yet the two main characters are barely ten years old. To Ruben the concept must have stood out as wonderfully original, but making the movie was a risky decision because finding two kids talented enough to play the apparently "evil", Henry and his earnest cousin, Mark could not have been easy.
But, miraculously, the casting agents did it and well-known child actors Culkin and Wood were respectively cast.
When Mark's mother dies a premature death, he is sent to live with his aunt, uncle and cousins for two weeks while his father closes a business deal in Tokyo.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsElijah Wood, Macaulay Culkin THE GOOD SON is Superb!
A Kid's Review on January 8, 2001
Format: VHS Tape
The first time I came across this was in a junior novelization by Todd Strasser, and I must admit its better than the movie. But the movie is a delight. Macaulay Culkin is Henry, the young child who has everyone fooled into thinking he is a great kid. But he is really a youngster who loves to watch death. Elijah Wood(the kid in this movie who knows how to act) comes off much better as Mark, Henry's cousin and the only kid who knows Henry's true personality. The music is wonderful. Elmer Bernstein is a genius. And what can I say, even my mom liked the photography! I first saw the "TELEVISED" version on TV, following the real movie. Not a thing was changed! The reason for its R rating is Theme. Period. The violence is off screen, and besides Henry's one use of the "F-word" and some other expletives, there is nothing really here. WITH A PARENT, watch this movie kids, and adults, even though it stars young children, you'll like it too!
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5.0 out of 5 starsExploring humanity for what it is?
By andrew on December 19, 2002
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There are times in life when we are forced to come to grips with the inherent evil of humanity. In The Good Son (directed by Joseph Ruben), evil surfaces in Henry (Macaulay Culkin), a 13-year-old boy whose innocent appearance fools his family.
Henry does not hide his actions from his cousin Mark (Elijah Wood), who is staying with Henry's family following the death of his mother. As Mark realizes the terrible truth behind Henry's personality, he must convince Henry's parents of the evil that has caused so much harm.
Macaulay Culkin's role in The Good Son is a departure from his usual role as a good-natured child prankster, notably in Home Alone and Home Alone 2. Rather than being the avenue for harmless slapstick comedy and traditional feel-good values, Culkin's character is involved in dangerous and disturbing schemes intended at taking out his family.
When Mark first arrives at Henry's house, the two spend their days doing typical boy activities, such as climbing into tree houses, playing football, and exploring hideouts. Then, while playing with a homemade crossbow, Henry shoots a dog. Mark is horrified by the canine slaughter, and begins to realize that something is drastically wrong.
As the movie progresses, it is clear Henry is motivated by jealousy. Henry's mother, who devotes much of her attention to Mark, is unaware of her son's disturbing actions or his intense jealousy and hatred of those jockeying for her affection.
Now set on destroying Mark and his family, Henry uses his leverage as the supposed `good son' to his advantage. In front of his parents, Henry expresses his concern for Mark, who he says is reeling from his mother's death, but in private, he makes his evil intentions fully known and threatens Mark.Read more ›
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