Apt Pupil

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Audience Member A decent film that doesn't dare to go where the novella goes. It's clear in King's story that Todd is a very screwed up kid well before he meets Denker. He's probably a burgeoning sociopath, and his interest in holocaust material is largely sadistic. (Especially disturbing because novella Todd is only 13.) This kinship between two psychopaths (although they hate each other, there's a grudging respect) is what makes the story interesting. In the film, Todd just seems very curious, doesn't realise what he's getting into, and ends up warped by Denker's influence. A safer and more commercially palatable choice but way less interesting. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/25/25 Full Review Katy T Ian McKellen is believable in his role and this performance carries the film. An okay movie. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/23/25 Full Review Teddy B King's novella ties the elements of the story together tighter, but for what it is 'Apt Pupil' is an exceedingly disturbing film thanks to the strong writing of its source material. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 12/07/24 Full Review Anton H As disturbing as many of its scenes can be, this one is consistently captivating, and leaves the audience desperate to find out just what will happen next. An excellent and suspenseful thriller. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/08/24 Full Review Audience Member The movie drags a little longer than it should and also the plot does not keep you interested after a while. Nothing to think twice about. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 07/09/24 Full Review Jeffrey P Kinda dated, released over twenty-five years ago and WWII Nazis aren't all that relevant anymore. The dynamic involved, an old Nazi and his relationship with a high school aged boy, is just an odd watch that had no deeper meaning or lesson to be learned. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/25/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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