As author of the novel upon which this movie was based, I've been amazed and pleased by the viewer responses posted at amazon.com. Even more pleasing is the fact that so many of the reviewers admit to having read the book. But for the last six months I've been waiting for the other shoe to drop: no moive, or book for that matter, appeals to everyone. Surely there was some poor, shriveled soul out there who hated 'The Mighty'? Finally 'David from Seattle' described at length how much he despised the movie. Thanks, David, for ending the suspense. Sorry you didn't like it - you probably would have hated the two real kids who inspired the story, too!