The Good Son

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Keriel T. @kerielflacoboy Apr 11 The concepts in this movie is pretty poor but also why did the kid from home alone become so evil, they should of put a different kid instead, so I will kinda recommend to not watch this See more brenden F @RT96804812 Apr 3 This movie really devastated me a lot, like you got a sweet little funny boy from Home Alone and they turned him into a killer child. See more Tim M @tgmacman Mar 23 Macaulay Culkin successfully breaks typecasting as an antagonist, but The Good Son remains too narratively contrived and formulaic to be truly effective. See more Astral Spore T @Ineffable Mar 15 Ignore the critics. This was a good movie See more Steven F. @SteveGotScored Feb 11 One of the most underrated thrillers of all time! See more TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch Jan 3 The Good Son is an okay but ultimately forgettable film that benefits most from its casting. Pairing Macaulay Culkin with Elijah Wood was a smart move at the time, especially coming off Culkin’s massive success in Home Alone. Seeing him play against type as a violent, manipulative child was effective and remains the film’s most memorable element. The acting overall is solid, and there’s clear effort put into character development and tone. However, the screenplay never fully comes together. Something feels missing, as if the story is never quite as connected or impactful as it wants to be. The plot moves along, but it lacks the emotional or narrative punch needed to leave a lasting impression. That’s the film’s biggest issue: it’s not bad, just extremely easy to forget. You watch it, acknowledge it as decent, and then it fades from memory shortly after. While it’s often highlighted within the horror community, it doesn’t quite earn that lasting recognition. See more Read all reviews

The Good Son

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