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This movie has well developed characters and the storyline keeps you riveted until the final scene. More importantly, this movie has a point to make and it does so in an entertaining and effective way. Should be shown in schools.
9/10
22.3.2009 -
susanlovescats@ - age: 36-49
It was just so incredible. When I saw the movie I was amazed bye the characters and I didn't see any "Cliché"!!
10/10
23.7.2008 -
jahmisin@ - age: 13-17
The trailer I saw a while back was a lot better than the movie BUT didn't advertise the premise of the story properly. It was a good enough show and certainly communicated an important message about bullying. However I felt that the movie shouldn't have been 93 minutes long. The director could have communicated the story much better within 60 minutes. In fact I remember watching an awesome British/Indian short film back in 1993 which concerned a teenage boy being bullied by white British guys in his class. Personally I think that movie was better (I wish I could remember the name of it!) Overall I wouldn't describe this flick as entertaining but I feel it has an important message and should perhaps be shown in schools. Don't know if it would make much of a difference where bullying rates are concerned but it might spark something in people's minds.
6/10
16.6.2008 -
jakatta70@ - age: 26-35
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A Masterpiece! I loved the movie... Great job by the first-time director and actor!
10/10
7.5.2008 -
buyandsellspecialist@ - age: 18-25
Why I give it a 10? Because I have the similar experience before. The ending is impossible in the real life, but it is a good ending.
10/10
4.5.2008 -
marklikewritewithyou@ - age: 26-35
Ben X tells the compelling story of Ben, a young tennager afflicted by Asperger syndrome. While never losing the track on Ben's turmoil, first-time movie director Nic Balthazar has been able to integrate - in a very esthetic and clever way - online games to this powerful movie. A must-see!
10/10
3.5.2008 -
ketchup_tomate@ - age: 26-35
This was a great movie with a powerful message and very touching...
8/10
24.4.2008 -
sentenza99@ - age: 26-35
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Excellent. Put you in the life of a authist. Good soundtrack, good story!
9/10
23.4.2008 -
dominic_norman@ - age: 18-25
Riveting. Despite limited financial means and the hazards of a first movie, Balthazar (author and director) proposes a fascinating journey through the mind of a 'troubled teen', superbly protrayed by Greg Timmermans and Laura Verlinden, who plays a highly credible mother. Once again, we must be thankful that this project (originally a book and screenplay for the theatre) was not conducted in the USA, which would have certainly focused on a outburst of violence. On the contrary, Balthazar explores the theme of solitude through the eyes of a 'different' kid, for whom the thin line between reality and fantasy blurs out has his scholl environment becomes more and more alineating. Remarquable movie.
9/10
23.4.2008 -
ypratte@ - age: 36-49
This movie is more focused on the interactions of the main character rather than a fantasy where a person escapes and becomes a video game character. I went into the movie thinking it would be like the matrix, where a person escapes into the game. The movie constantly keeps you wondering and on edge. You feel for the main character. Go see it!
10/10
20.4.2008 -
diamondshard@ - age: 18-25
WOW!!! Just an amazing movie. Powerful performances... you can just feel this guys pain. I only wish this movie wasn't subtitled, I would love to show it to my classes. A powerful film about bullying that should be seen by all teens. I defy anyone between 13 and 17 not to be touched by this movie. A definite must see.
9/10
19.4.2008 -
celestialace@ - age: 36-49
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What an amazing film!! I highly recommend it. The link between video game and real life in Ben's mind is very well done.
10/10
16.4.2008 -
s,hebert@ - age: 18-25
This was such a powerful movie. I loved the actor who played Ben. And for those who have seen it, I loved the ending and the last shot of Scarlite.
10/10
15.4.2008 -
jasongl@ - age: 18-25
Full of emotion - real ones, not cinematically-enhanced ones that we often find in Hollywood movies. Perfect performances from the main cast. The best moments of the movie are between Ben and Scarlite. Those two actors had a fantastic chemistry on-screen!
10/10
13.4.2008 -
dd014@ - age: 18-25
I truly do not know what to say. It is a very touching movie, it hits close to home for me, seeing my brother has AS. At least this movie, helped me understand how he view the world now.
10/10
13.4.2008 -
jesteraver@ - age: 18-25
Was that a film no point really baseless this film in not what I'm searching to see.
1/10
12.4.2008 -
lovers_life01@ - age: 13-17
I hate this movie I don't know how u can support 5 min of this crap omg I got headaches now.
1/10
12.4.2008 -
khu4_afg007@ - age: 13-17
This movie was phenomenal. A wonderfully made movie that is equally entertaining as it is beautiful. The entire idea od Ben X and Scarlite makes for a beautiful story amidst a very disturbing reality. Laura Verlinden is a revelation!
10/10
11.4.2008 -
annehebert@ - age: 26-35
That was just awesome... this movie should be viewed by all those [people] who [laugh at] people... there was some of them in the room who shouted "emo"... get the [...] out man... they got no life at all... this story was just so amazing... 10 on 10 for me... Combining games and life... that was a good idea roflmao!
10/10
7.4.2008 -
michel_haha@ - age: 13-17
An absolutely fantastic movie. I had to say I was so happy to be given the tickets for the Montreal Premier since it is really a master piece. Ben reminds me of some "low-level" people around me. And he makes me really understand that each lonely heart is a moving and touching story. The striking ending gives the movie its life. I saw ppl applauding, being touched, feeling happy for Ben and also crying. I believe the movie brought different little things for each of the audiences to think about long time after the movie.
9/10
3.4.2008 -
leeable@ - age: 18-25
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