Itâ(TM)s like a unique idea was building to something cool, but ultimately takes a super easy route out of the story and the fact that itâ(TM)s a child playing this certain role was slightly disturbing (in a bad way). To even get into it would be a spoiler, but it felt like the climax to a completely different film and it felt mean-spirited to me. The third act, however, is one of the dumbest conclusions to a film Iâ(TM)ve seen a while. With a solid cast including Taylor Schilling, Colm Feore, and young Jackson Robert Scott, theyâ(TM)re able to sell this material and make it very believable. Sadly, thatâ(TM)s where most of my praise ends. Itâ(TM)s a little silly an overly convoluted, but it worked in the context of the film. Without ruining what powers are really at work here, Iâ(TM)ll just say the twist of this story had me hooked. When mysterious things begin to occur due to his behaviour, religious beliefs and myths come to light and this film becomes incredibly intriguing. After just months of being born, Miles shows signs of being a genius, hence the title, The Prodigy. The Prodigy is a middle of the road experience at best, but there is some good in it.Īfter failing to conceive a child for many years, a couple gains the happiness theyâ(TM)ve been seeking when it finally becomes possible. I canâ(TM)t get myself to recommend this movie, but I also donâ(TM)t feel the need to rip it apart either. With that said, this is the definition of a film that has a lot of promising elements, but ultimately fails to capitalize on them. The Prodigy wasnâ(TM)t ever going to be the best horror film to come along in decades or anything like that, so I had no expectations when going into this one. It takes a lot for a horror film to impress me, as the genre has become somewhat of the butt of many jokes these days.

Iâ(TM)ve never been a huge fan of the horror genre, aside from a few gems that stand out to me.

The prodigy 2019