Tyson's Run

No pun intended - also not (Forest) Gump was hurt in the making of my summary headline. And I do not mean to offend anyone. There are illnesses that some feel are off limits when it comes to jokes. I do not mean to demean anyone - just having a bit of little fun ... and the movie that is based on real life (happenings) is really uplifting.

There may not be too many surprises story wise (or character wise, once everyone is introduced to you the viewer), but it is quite nice to watch it. Acting is at least decent. It may be weird for some people to see Amy Smart in a more mature (mother) role - but you'll get over it. She delivers for sure - as does everyone else. Uplifting for sure.

I liked it. It's the kind of movie to watch when you want to be reminded of the good in the world. Yes it's a bit simplistic, yes it's not a multi million budget or A+ actors, but it's sweet and it makes you feel good and what's wrong with that???

I laugh at the reviewers saying the kid didn't portray autism well. First off Autism is a spectrum and people at one end of the sprectrum are nothing like those at the other end, and then you have all those inbetween. Secondly, the kid who plays Tyson is actually on the spectrum so he probably knows a bit better than you.

So yeah, if you're looking for a movie thats gonna blow you away and have you talking about it for weeks, this probably ain't it. But if you just want to pass some time, cheer for a hero and feel good when you turn off the tv give it a shot.

PROS

+ Excellent actors (except Eleanor who was made to overact in this movie).

+ Good example of a coach who does not put career over family, but takes a break when he is most needed.

+ Adequate display of some of the problems at (American) schools.

+ Wonderful display against racism, against discrimination based on news articles and for the acceptance of ASD.

CONS

• Some unrealistic scenarios. We e.g. Do not know how Tyson ended up in a lake or why he had his knee bleeding before and during the race.

• Eleanor does not find healing in this movie from her outbursts of anger.

• 2 half-naked scenes.

• The scene in the epilogue is meant to be funny, but it displays vengeance, and reveals one problem of the movie, the lacking reconciliation between both parties.

The writers/director of this movie know little about autism or even marathon running. Poor writing and acting overall. The acting is wooden-sometimes I found myself laughing at the sheer ridiculousness of the dialogue. Autism is complex and this movie unfortunately portrays autism in a stereotypical fashion. The concept of the movie is fantastic-the makers could have done so much more with the challenges of running a marathon coupled with the realistic challenges of someone on the spectrum. Good intentions don't come remotely close to saving this movie.

An inspiring movie to have determination & faith to reach your goal. However, the script is poorly done, the directing is amateur & the acting is so awkward.

It seems like a low budget movie with so-so actors.