Sad, tender, naive... This is a sui generis movie because it deals with a truly sad, moving situation that is carried by a light comedy aspect.
The character of Simon Birch may be an example of exploitation but it serves for the movie's purpose. I don't know, this movie may divide opinions. Some people love, others are moved by it, I think that Simon's character is displayed as some kind of "hero" or something like that. I didn't like at all that he was the center of the movie while there were other many situations. Yes, he was a "special" person who had a pure soul and thought God had planned something special for him. In my opinion he was selfish at some points.
I haven't read the novel so I guess that many things are explained on there. Still, give this movie a chance. Good performances by the way.
The character of Simon Birch may be an example of exploitation but it serves for the movie's purpose. I don't know, this movie may divide opinions. Some people love, others are moved by it, I think that Simon's character is displayed as some kind of "hero" or something like that. I didn't like at all that he was the center of the movie while there were other many situations. Yes, he was a "special" person who had a pure soul and thought God had planned something special for him. In my opinion he was selfish at some points.
I haven't read the novel so I guess that many things are explained on there. Still, give this movie a chance. Good performances by the way.