Maxwell Kane (Elden Henson) feels that he doesn't have a brain. He has been held back in the 7th grade and is pretty big for his size already. He lives with his Grim (Harry Dean Stanton) and Gram (Gena Rowlands) because his mother died when he was young and his father is in jail for murder. When he meets his next door neighbor and reading tutor, Kevin (Kieran Culkin), his life changes. Kevin has Morquio's syndrome and requires the use of crutches to walk. Although he may not be the most physically intimidating, his way with words give him the confidence and courage to stand up to his bullies.
Kevin pays Max to go to the Riverfest with him because his mom won't go alone. And it's there that their friendship is solidified. When Kevin can't see the fireworks going off, Max picks him up without asking and puts him on top of this shoulders. Then when the bullies arrive, Kevin directs Max on what direction to run and therefore avoids danger. Once their friends they go on many quests and journeys. However the doctor says Kevin doesn't have much longer. His organs are growing, but his bones have stopped.
When Max's father gets out of jail the attitude around his house is a little tense. One night, Max thinks he sees something in his room. He gets up to investigate and his father grabs him and covers his mouth. He takes him away in the night. Now it's up to Kevin to use his superior brain to save Max.
Obviously, this movie is going to be a tearjerker. Cripes. Just like Simon Birch (or as my coworker refers to it "Little Idiot Boy") and My Girl you know from the beginning that its going to be a struggle to get through this movie with dry eyes. The chemistry between the two kids clicked instantly and you really believed that Elden was the gentle giant and Kieran was a smartass. To think that both of their next movies would be She's All That.
Rating: ****
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