THE YOUNG AND PRODIGIOUS T.S. SPIVET (Theatrical Release USA 2013)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.4|5.0 Starsìììì

The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet—very good storyline—works on a simple story that reminds one of The Journey of Natty Gann where a very young person takes charge of a personal future and, without adult permission, travels to their destiny. The film is heart-warming, well written, and worth a watch.

Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia

Storyline

A young Montana boy wins the Smithsonian’s Baird Award and hitchhikes from Montana to Washington, D.C. to claim it.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Jean-Pierre Jeunet for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Francis Boespflug, Sidonie Dumas, Suzanne Girard, Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Brian Oliver, Timmy Thompson, and Tyler Thompson for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Dr. Clair/Mother (Helena Bonham Carter), Ms. Jibsen (Judy Davis), Father (Callum Keith Rennie), T.S. Spivet (Kyle Catlett), Gracie (Niamh Wilson), Layton (Jakob Davies), Roy (Rick Mercer), Two Clouds (Dominique Pinon), Ricky (Julian Richings), Mr. Stenpock (Richard Jutras),  Lecturer (Mairtin O’Carrigan), Train Station Guard (Michel Perron), Marge (Dawn Ford), Policeman (Harry Standjofski), and Secretary (Susan Glover).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. It’s a good child/adult share and provides good after viewing discussion.

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Ben Meyers