Plot: Ben is a young boy with Asperger's Syndrome. He has found ways to deal with everyday life, but he is bullied at school and only really feels peaceful and confident when playing video games, together with Scarlite. When the bullying gets worse, Ben becomes fed up with his life and starts planning the unthinkable.
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May 09, 2024
Another old favorite that didn't hold its own after watching it again. Ben X is still a very interesting and worthy film, but the second half felt a bit forced and the contrast with the first part was too big for my liking. A simpler script might've done the film some good, putting a bigger focus on the characters and the presentation.
The film deals with some rather heavy subjects but does so in a very modern and accessible way. The in-game footage has aged considerably, but the cinematography and score still feel contemporary enough. It's the twists and turns in the second half that slowed the film down, especially as I was already aware of the outcome. Still worth a shot if you've never seen this one before.
September 30, 2007
[review pending]