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Ben X
Everything's dare
Everything's dare
Drama - 2007
7.4
69%
N/A
Harassed by bullies because of his mild autism, teen Ben finds refuge in an online computer game, which leads him to his virtual dream girl, Scarlite. Together, the odd couple seeks revenge against Ben's tormentors.
Director:

Details

Rated:
Not Rated
Runtime:
90 min
Release date:
26 Aug 2007
Country:
BE
Languages:
Dutch
Budget:
$1,500,000
Revenue:
$27
Awards:
7 wins & 4 nominations

Top Critics Reviews

rotten:
There's not a moment of warmth or ease in Ben X, Nic Balthazar's punishingly cacophonous debut.
– Jeannette Catsoulis,
New York Times,
24 Oct 2008
fresh:
The best movie I've seen about teen angst since Donnie Darko comes from Belgium?
– Brian Miller,
L.A. Weekly,
26 Nov 2008
fresh:
A provocative, exultant stunner.
– Kevin Thomas,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Dec 2008
rotten:
The film is harrowing, if maybe a bit melodramatic, until it crashes and burns in a feel-good ending.
– Walter V. Addiego,
San Francisco Chronicle,
29 Dec 2008
rotten:
In adapting his novel and subsequent stage play, first-time writer-director Nic Balthazar seems more intent on impressing World of Warcraft gamers than honestly exploring the inner life of the mildly autistic boy at the center of his story.
– Jeff Shannon,
Seattle Times,
26 Feb 2009
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