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The Book of Henry

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The Book of Henry is a drama film released in 2017.

Plot summary:

The film follows the lives of a family of three members: a genius boy named Henry, his younger brother Peter, and their mother, Susan. Henry is a smart and talented child who develops an elaborate plan to help a neighbor who is abused by his father. Henry's plan leads to a series of unexpected events and unwanted consequences.

After Henry died suddenly from an illness, Susan discovered a notebook containing plans that her son had made. Haunted by Henry's ultimate intentions, Susan sets into motion a plan to protect her neighbor and ensure he lives a good life.

Receive:

The Book of Henry received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the touching story and excellent performances from actors such as Naomi Watts (Susan) and Jaeden Martell (Henry). However, some people believe that the film contains many dramatic elements and unbelievable situations, causing a loss of understanding of the details.

Basic information:

Year of release: 2017
Director: Colin Trevorrow
Producer: Focus Features
Screenwriter: Gregg Hurwitz
Main actor:
Naomi Watts as Susan Carpenter
Jaeden Martell as Henry Carpenter
Jacob Tremblay as Peter Carpenter
Genre: Drama, Family, Thriller
America
IMDb score: About 6.6/10

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