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Ben X (2008) Certificate 15

Ben X
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Rated 3.0 stars
Average rating
(58%)
 
Starring: Greg Timmermans | Laura Verlinden | Marijke Pinoy | Pol Goossen | Titus De Voogdt | Maarten Claeyssens | Tania Van der Sanden | Johan Heldenbergh | Jakob Beks | Peter De Graef
Director: Nic Balthazar
Studio: MOMENTUM PICTURES
Run time: 93 mins
Genres: Drama
Languages: Dutch
Released: December 29, 2008

As an alternative to getting bullied at school, an autistic teenager (Timmermans) retreats into the world of online role-playing games.

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Rating of 1 stars out of 5
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The addictive and immersive nature of role-playing computer games is the potentially fruitful subject of this...

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10 out of 10 people found the following review helpful:

Rated 5 stars
Brilliant!

A Customer from Northamptonshire, England, 3rd January, 2009

Quite simply an amazing film. Almost missed this one but I am so glad I didn't. Don't be put off by the lack of subtitles, if it was dubbed you would lose so much of the acting, which is superb. A real insight into Autism, the world of online gaming and bullying. Very cleverly filmed and, to my surprise, this captivated the whole family from the very start to the startling and unexpected ending. In just one or two places you may wonder what's real and what's fantasy, but that's the point and all becomes clear in the end. Enchanting.

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7 out of 7 people found the following review helpful:

*** May contain spoilers ***


Rated 5 stars
A beautiful, poignant and sometimes harrowing portrayal of Asperger Syndrome and the effects of bullying

A Customer from Sheffield, 4th January, 2009

I have a son with Asperger Syndrome and this is the most accurate and powerful on screen portrayal I have seen. Greg Timmerman's acting is fantastic and I could totally identify with the mother. The bullying scenes were harrowing but, for me, the outcome was perfect - making the point without being too painful. Nic Balthazar cleverly emphasizes the point that people frequently take no notice of bullying until it is too late. I've bought the DVD and intend to show it to as many friends and family as possible.

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2 out of 2 people found the following review helpful:

Rated 1 stars
Don't bother

A Customer from England, 12th May, 2009

If I could give this half a star it would be too much! A waste of time.

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2 out of 2 people found the following review helpful:

Rated 2 stars
didnt get it

traceyald from , 28th February, 2009

This film was difficult to watch couldnt really grasp the story line

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Most recent reviews

Rated 0 stars
ben x

flimbuff1 from , 2nd June, 2009

this is not a good flim to ret it is subtiled that maked this flim unwatchable

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Rated 0 stars
Its not Ben 10!

A Customer from London, 28th May, 2009

I rented it for my son thinking of Ben 10, its not! It is a rather dull European film, subtitled into English. Avoid.

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Rated 4 stars
Aren't some kids horrible

cloudmanwalker from from London, 20th May, 2009

I really enjoyed this story, I thought it was going to be like Carrie and Ben would extract a terrible revenge on his tormentors. It is a far more subtle film than that and I found it to be a really moving insight into the mind of a person with the condition Ben had. As a teacher I often come across autistic pupils and I am very happy to say that I have never heard of any of them being treated with anything less than respect. I thoroughly recomend this film but dont expect to be leaping out of your seat with excitement at any point.

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Rated 0 stars
Don't watch it

cossieant from , 19th May, 2009

Very strange film only watched 5 minutes and turned it off!!!!!!! Dont bother.

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