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" DVD- 1hr. 44min. First Viewing What an odd film. The Book of Henry is like a labyrinth of baffling filmmaking decisions; the plot verges in unexpected directions, but does so in ways that feel truly inorganic, not to mention implausible, and tonally schizophrenic (it' more like two separate films). The movie does deserve some credit; it's bizarre plot machinations are jumped into with such bravado that its almost respectable. Also, the fact that the cast gives such strong performances is worthy"
"This is another one that seems like it was purpose-made just to annoy me. The characters immediately struck me as purely fictional constructs (and irritating ones, at that) utterly devoid of anything grounded or relatable. The same goes for the movie itself, and yet it still believes it has the right to address the very real issue of child abuse. But I place this higher than The Florida Project because, on top of finding a new way to irritate me at almost every turn, it's completely nonsensical "
"Critics: 20% Audiences: 63% Critics Consensus: The Book of Henry deserves a few points for ambition, but its tonal juggling act -- and a deeply maudlin twist -- may leave viewers gaping in disbelief rather than choking back tears."