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Here are quite a few movies to this degree but this one stood out to me for a few reasons. The main character did a great job and the superb cast that surrounded him didn't take away from his acting.

Kept my interested the whole time even though I knew how it would most likely play out,

Worth a watch with the family

6.8

The movie is purposeful has a clear message and that is what it's all about,

The plot is strong and surprisingly the script is well written, and the events are connected and goes fast and smooth without any dull moments.

"Accept yourself but never stop improving".

The casting was really good ,, loved Blake Cooper even though he isn't a fat anymore, he had that honest, pure and innocent sense of humor ... we haven't seen much of Judy Greer or Luke Wilson, i love the folks but their appearance was so minimum ,, Donald Sutherland was also good ,, but after all lets be honest it was all about that "Bobby Marks" kid.

Anyway, heartwarming family movie , definitely recommended.

Wonder Years narration? ...Check ...Summer lake? Check ...Out of reach love interest? Check...

The point im trying to make is that the film uses summer coming of age movie cliches in a way that is rather bland. It tries to go for a heartwarming kind of vibe and it never feels good or natural. I liked the acting and the setting but the story is not too memorable. The films moral on the other hand is actually quite good.

This film tells the story of a 17 year old man who experiences a life changing summer holiday.

On the macro level, the story is satisfying and heartwarming. It is good to see the changes in the young man. His experiences are quite saddening, but it leads up growth.

This film seems uneven upon first watch, but upon analysis there's a sharp division between all of the youth roles and adult roles.

Blake Cooper (chubby kid from CHUCK and MAZE RUNNER) heads the cast with a performance that is thoughtful, genuine and winning. He's surrounded by familiar young characters who are fleshed out by talented young actors.

Then we come to the adult roles: Luke Wilson as the dad is one-dimensional and barely registers. Hence, I didn't really care about his character in the least.

Judy Greer's considerable skills can't bring life to her poorly written part. As a professional, she connects with Blake Cooper, but the dialogue is severely limiting.

Donald Sutherland suffers the most, effecting an accent that might be South African or British, but it comes and goes, and is a terrible attempt. His accent detracts from his character and makes for a ghastly performance.

This could have been a classic coming-of-age movie, but its flaws -- drawn along age lines -- make it an okay one-time watch.

I'm now a fan of Coopers: he does a fantastic job. Interestingly, when I looked him up to see what else he's done, in new pictures he appears to have shed all the weight and cuts a very handsome figure.

Bobby (Blake Cooper) is a chubby teenager whose family spends each summer at a camp. This particular summer is a tough one for Bobby for many reasons. First, he's expected to get a job and he lands one with a real tough taskmaster (Donald Sutherland). Second, his girl friend is leaving and not spending much of the summer...and he counted on spending time with her. Third, he's on the radar of a bully and his group of toadies...and they are determined to make Bobby's life miserable. So how will he navigate these difficulties...or will he?

Blake Cooper was good and his part was written well. Most of the adults, on the other hand, seem underwritten and pretty one-dimensional, such as: the father who is just a jerk in every way, the deputy who is a jerk in every way, the employer who seems to take advantage of him, and his mother...who says and does very little. This is a weakness in the movie. But fortunately, even with a rogues gallery of adults, Cooper is able to keep your attention. And because of this, the movie works. Not a great movie but a very enjoyable one.

I think this is really good summer holiday movie. Bobby doing a great job being the center of this movie,make this is not your usual summer, this movie give a nice story to tell how a boy change to a man.

its start with full of love, and strong role by bobby and end's up by him too. beautiful ending.. did a really good job over there with Dr.Khan.

and what bobby do to willie hhaha didn't see it will go that way.

Really good and light movie, i was crying at one moment. You can watch this with family when you will stay together on a cold or rainy evening at home.

8 stars of 10.

A bullied fat city kid summers in the country and takes a part time job cleaning a rich persons house and yard. Stuff happens, I guess. I watched about 30 minutes and couldn't go on.

Heart warming film about a young kid who's overcoming some issues. He's secretly in love with his best friend, he's getting bullied, he's protecting his little sister, he's worrying about his parents marital problems, all while working for & learning from a learned local. Loved this film, ignore the bad reviews, oh and, great soundtrack.

This has to be the slowest movie ever filmed. It really had no plot and was all over the place. The only thing that was even halfway good was the music. If not for the music, I would not had made it to the end. I will deffo put this in my book of "Movie Flops". Why Sutherland and Wilson even took a part of this mess is beyond my imagination. For those folks who gave it anything above one star, are apparently under aged and very easily amused and entertained.

I have to say it has been a long time since I rated a movie 10 stars. This was by far the best movie I have seen in a long time. The acting was superb, it sends a message that everyone can relate to. Whether you were the fat kid, or you were a bully. You will walk away from this movie feeling good, and reminiscing about your youth. Thank you for this amazing movie!

Such a slow and uneventful movie. It has no real point to it. Wouldn't waste your time with this one.

One of the very few movies that compelled me to write a review. From the start to the very last scene you will be 'wowed' to the stretch. Acting was better than even some academy award winners. Same goes for Cinematography and direction. 1000000+ stars from me.

Measure of a Man is based on the novel One Fat Summer. The book looks at a young man who overeats and has little focus through his life. When he gets a job and learns to face adversity he learns to be a man. The movie follows the novel for the most part, but loses the humor, and misses the whole point of learning independence and self worth through work and effort. The movie seems to have him sitting around the cabin bored far more often than the book did. I may have liked the movie more if I had not read the book, but I think most people will come to this movie hoping to see the book brought to life.

The story starts in 1976 with music from that period. A kid get hired by a Dr. Kahn (Donald Sutherland, a college professor?) to do outside yard work while vacationing around a lake. There are several plot lines going on and things are not what they initially seem. If you don't listen and see closely, you will miss the townies calling Dr. Kahn an anti-Semitic slur. Look closely during the ice-tea scene and you will very briefly see a fading number tattooed on Dr. Kahn's left forearm, obviously from a concentration camp. The kid is bullied by 2 of the townies and eventually confronts them and wins their respect. Then, he confronts the doctor who he thinks has been taking advantage of him. In the end, it all ties in together and it's very nice.

Really a nearly perfect movie, and if you don't like it I don't want to hear about it.

This is life, especially as a teenager. Annoying, tiring, nagging, you make dumb decisions that haunt you but no one else notices, full of disasters that are not the ones you expect to happen, abusive here and there, boring, great occasionally, and every once in a while the perfect song for the mood.

We really enjoyed this simple little story, well told and well acted. Everyone did a great job and you are left with a warm feeling inside at the end. This was one of my favorite movies of the year. No cussing or nudity. No agendas. Just a great little movie. Highly recommend!

It's not an Oscar winner. But some have seen fit to award it 1/1o. For me, this film is well shot - the story is simple, honest and resonates. The acting is uniformly excellent. There may be cliches in the portrayal of "Summer folk" on the east Coast of the USA - but that is the reality. So.. why would you have a down on the underdog as he fights unhappy parents, weight issues, bullies, lawnmower, saucy younger sister and - the killer of all killers - unrequited love! All of these are dealt with humanely, realistically, positively and without a sugary coating. And that last shot? Marvellous! Would recommend to anyone who has a a heart!

I'm giving a rating of 9/10 just because, I wanted to bring the rating up

Plots are a bit on the flat side. It's guessable but enjoyable What's good is the moral value actually What Dr.Kahn thought us is what I think what this movie is about

I believe that there's a good amount of kids at Bob's age that has quite of a similar story to this film. It shares the feeling of what it's like being that person. Like a filmed diary It tells how it is on the other side of the world, different from what it's like being me at 17

Other side of the note, it's quite common with the "Summer Vacation" types of movies Worth to watch on your spare time. Not a must watch but better to look at

I don't find myself claiming this movie to be something outstanding. No, I wouldn't say that. It is rather a simple story with slight shades of sadness.

Yes, there are certain moments in the movie where you are simply amazed by the power of a character. However, it is quite a rare and artificial traits for a common person, especially of that age.

The only reason, I would, despite all of the said above, recommend this film is to remember all the things you've been through growing up and to praise yourself for the will and strength you found in yourself to come so far.