David Gordon (John Cusack) was picked on as a kid but is now a successful fantasy writer. He was widowed as they were trying to adopt. As a widowed man, David is given problem child Dennis (Bobby Coleman). Dennis sits in a box hiding from the sun. He eats Lucky Charms, takes Poloroids, steal stuff and thinks he's from Mars. Along with Harlee (Amanda Peet) and his sister Liz (Joan Cusack) who has two rambunctious boys of her own, David tries to bring Dennis out of his shell as Dennis does the same for David. Mr. Lefkowitz (Richard Schiff) from the authorities is concerned about the adoption.
It's a pretty simplistic sentimental movie. It has a few fun moments. It has its heart warming moments. There isn't anything terribly great in this movie. I found the kid's constant quiet voice rather annoying. It doesn't have enough truly funny or surprising moments. It's not a bad movie but it's not out of this world either.
It's a pretty simplistic sentimental movie. It has a few fun moments. It has its heart warming moments. There isn't anything terribly great in this movie. I found the kid's constant quiet voice rather annoying. It doesn't have enough truly funny or surprising moments. It's not a bad movie but it's not out of this world either.