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The Book of Henry is a 2017 American drama film directed by Colin Trevorrow and written by Gregg Hurwitz. The film stars Naomi Watts, Jaeden Martell (then credited as Jaeden Lieberher), Jacob Tremblay, Sarah Silverman, Lee Pace, Maddie Ziegler, and Dean Norris.

Plot
Single mother Susan Carpenter works as a waitress alongside her feisty family friend Sheila. Taking care of everyone and everything in his own way is Susan's older son Henry. Protective of his brother and a tireless supporter of his often self-doubting mother, Henry blazes through the days like a comet. When Susan discovers that the family next door harbors a dark secret, she's surprised to learn that Henry has devised a plan to help the young daughter.

Why It Rocks

 * 1) Wonderful score of Michael Giacchino.
 * 2) Amazing acting by Jacob Trembly and Naomi Watts.
 * 3) Decent visual effects.

Bad Qualities

 * 1) Some mean-spirit moments.

Reception
The Book of Henry received generally negative reviews from critics, but was well-received by audiences despite some found it disappointed, who prised the cast, Michael Giacchino's score, visual effects, cinematography, and heartwarming, although criticism focused on the film's plot twists and tonal shifts, and Trevorrow's direction. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 22% based on 134 reviews, with an average rating of 4.02/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "The Book of Henry deserves a few points for ambition, but its tonal juggling act – and a deeply maudlin twist – may leave viewers gaping in disbelief rather than choking back tears.". On Metacritic the film has a weighted average score of 31 out of 100, based on 31 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews". PostTrak reported audiences gave the film an 86% overall positive score and a 65% "definite recommend". Caroline McVitty commented in The Island Packet that the film was one "that critics hate and audiences love.".

Chris Stuckmann gave the film a "B", as he stated why the film is an original story.

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