The Bearded Trio

THE BOOK OF HENRY Starring Naomi Watts, Jaeden Lieberher, Jacob Tremblay, Sarah Silverman, Lee Pace,  Maddie Ziegler and Dean Morris Written By Greg Hurwitz Directed by Colin Trevorrow Reviewed by Patrick Gibbs & Paul Gibbs   Out of Four F or his follow up to Jurassic World , director Colin Trevorrow has gone back to a smaller, more character oriented story, and his strong ability with actors and small dialogue scenes is on full display, but the slick Hollywood element is also at play here. The mixed result leaves only one definite conclusion:  The Book of Henry is, for better or worse, a truly unique movie summer full of sequels and reboots. Henry Carpenter (Jaeden Lieberher) is a 11-year genius living with his single mother and younger brother, Peter ( Room 's Jacob Tremblay). Henry is in many ways the head of the household, managing the family finances and trusted by his mother to make shrewd investments, and always looking out for his brother, unti...

It's becoming a rare breed these days to find a good looking movie poster but this one for Colin Trevorrow's The Book of Henry really hits the mark.  The poster is illustrated by the hugely talented James Goodridge and reminds me of the classic posters of the 80's.  Trevorrow tweeted the poster yesterday and has become a hit with movie lovers.  You can watch the trailer below. SYNOPSIS : Sometimes things are not always what they seem, especially in the small suburban town where the Carpenter family lives. Single suburban mother Susan Carpenter (Naomi Watts) works as a waitress at a diner, alongside feisty family friend Sheila (Sarah Silverman). Her younger son Peter (Jacob Tremblay) is a playful 8-year-old. Taking care of everyone and everything in his own unique way is Susan’s older son Henry (Jaeden Lieberher), age 11. Protector to his adoring younger brother and tireless supporter of his often self-doubting mother – and, through investments, of the family as ...