Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

Perfect cast and a good story

The film makes a home in your brain and the only cure is to see it again.

A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.

A chameleon of a film that borrows from Director Jean-Pierre Jeunets's adored filming bag of tricks but brings little fortitude by the films' conclusion. I am a huge fan of this director due to Amelie and A Very Long Engagement. Some of his other films, City Of Lost Children and the dark comedy Delicatessen, have left less of an indelible mark, but stayed inside their domain of post apocalyptic times. I bring these up as his last two, Micmacs, and The Young and Prestigious T.S. Spivet, certainly are related in their and-weapon statements but those messages are blooming in a comedic setting. Micmacs was irony that worked, but Spivet lost it's edge along the way. The former driven as "righting a wrong" and in Spivet, by finally talking about gun violence, even accidental, needed a reaction to T.S's story other than silly betrayal on live TV. As much as I want to love these movies, I am left unable to blend the message in the context of comedy. For me it was a futile attempt to mix oil and water. Both movies' messages get out through ironic media twists (humor) but the T.S. story feels too sad to leave up to a comedic actress playing a self important museum director. We wanted to care about T. S. but he's a rather stiff character and the young actor did not glow. The movie feels like it's going in a straight direction, like on his map of the United Staes. Once in Washington, the movies' strength, what's going on in T.S's mind, becomes something else. You can never allow for one actor or character to ruin your cin-experience, you can't ignore the sore thumb.

Mostly for kids, but has its moments.The story of a 10-year old kid who treks across the United States to receive a science award.Just from that you already know its quite far-fetched. Not only this, the kid is the hero of the story, to the detriment of all other characters, especially adults. It's the usual "make the kid wise and talented beyond his years and beyond the adults around him/her and the kids will love it" scenario. Add in some naive kids-view-of-the-world-presented-as-profundity and the fact that the kid is quite annoying at times, often in a nerdy sort of way, and, from the beginning, you start to think of watching something else instead.However, it's not all bad. The scenery during his trip is stunning and the cinematography matches this. There are some good emotional and genuine funny moments along the way too.Overall: kids will love it, adults can give it a miss.

The Young and Prodigious T.S Spivet is a breath of fresh Mid Western air among all the rubbish of cinema today. Its Charming without being overbearing, its smart without being technical and odd without being weird.The cast do a really good job at acting and the playful (although unrealistic)characters are charming. The cinematography really explores small details as well as large. The props of vintage equipment and quirky items of the past will resonate with those who watch the film. I think most people who see this film will leave feeling happier and will take note of the magic of life as T.S Spivet does. Its a pure escapist film. Watch and enjoy this little slice of movie magic with a with your favorite mug, blanket and good friend.

There's a few things you can guarantee with a Jean-Pierre Jeunet film. It'll have a quirky network of characters, the titular protagonist will have a unique perspective on the little things, the sprightly cinematography will burst off the screen, the score will be a treat, and Dominique Pinon will appear. The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet is a surprisingly under the radar release for such a big name director. It's a harmless film, but that perhaps works against it. Jeunet always worked best in the contrast of his sweetness and darkness. It does have a touch of it, and is easily the strongest aspect of the film, but it's not enough to satisfy. Adapted from a children's book, it's expectedly neutered for him. The goal isn't very believable and the obstacles are idle threats. It's fine, it's still entertaining, but not enough to make an impression. There's a strong emotional undercurrent that occasionally pops up about dealing with loss - it's a textbook hook, but one that works. If only it stopped off at more engaging places along the way.7/10