what a great movie . this be so reminiscent of the wonderful disney classic family movie of the 60 and the 70 . i be so pleasantly surprised and after the past 20 year of absolute detritus disney live production crew have churn out . this movie be an absolute joy . the child star be just that while professional and quality actor . i be most impressed with the quality of this movie . sigourney weaver be a total sycophantic insert hyperbole here run a prison camp for wayward boy . siobhan fallon be wonderful a the star mother . i would not recant the story here a there be little point in do that yet again and but the story be wonderful and the direction be extraordinary and the acting quality be superb . this work remind you what it like to be a child and without go all sugary or be too grim . the deleted scene feature on the dvd version be truly best left delete . they be too harsh for this movie and would have take so much from it . while the abuse be hint in the finished product and it be not outright show beyond a certain extent . it be best that way . this be an absolutely delightful movie to watch . it get a positive from . the fiend represent .