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Boy Wonder

Boy Wonder

Action · Crime · Drama · 2010

A young Brooklyn boy witnesses the brutal murder of his mother and grows up obsessed with finding her killer. Thus begins his life as a quiet, straight-A student by day and a self-appointed hero at night. But what is a real hero? And who decides what is right or wrong? As the boundaries blur, Sean's dual life wears on his psyche and his two worlds careen dangerously close to colliding. Like a graphic novel you can't put down, Boy Wonder challenges morality, distorting perceptions of what is right and what is justified, as it races to its shocking conclusion.

Movie details

Boy Wonder

“Beware the Hero”

2010 Action · Crime · Drama 1h 33m

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TMDB

6.3 / 10

Community rating

A young Brooklyn boy witnesses the brutal murder of his mother and grows up obsessed with finding her killer. Thus begins his life as a quiet, straight-A student by day and a self-appointed hero at night. But what is a real hero? And who decides what is right or wrong? As the boundaries blur, Sean's dual life wears on his psyche and his two worlds careen dangerously close to colliding. Like a graphic novel you can't put down, Boy Wonder challenges morality, distorting perceptions of what is right and what is justified, as it races to its shocking conclusion.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Boy Wonder?

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Michael Morrissey

Written by

Michael Morrissey

James Russo

James Russo

Larry Childs

Tracy Middendorf

Tracy Middendorf

Mary Donovan

Zulay Henao

Zulay Henao

Teresa Ames

Bill Sage

Bill Sage

Terry Donovan

Roberta Wallach

Roberta Wallach

Erin

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Nicole Patrick

Amanda

Kether Donohue

Kether Donohue

Lizzy

Court is in session

Put Boy Wonder on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.