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A psychologist engages a dangerous, young genius in a battle of wits -- unaware of the supernatural power the girl possesses, or that her life hangs in the balance.A psychologist engages a dangerous, young genius in a battle of wits -- unaware of the supernatural power the girl possesses, or that her life hangs in the balance.A psychologist engages a dangerous, young genius in a battle of wits -- unaware of the supernatural power the girl possesses, or that her life hangs in the balance.
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- 3 wins & 1 nomination total
Savannah Halliday
- Ellie
- (as Savannah Liles)
Alex Matthew
- Fonda's Wife
- (as Alexandra Matthew)
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For a straight to dvd type movie, this is actually pretty good. Most of the acting is up to par and the special effects were better than a lot of indie movies I've seen. My biggest issue is the movie starts off slow, but eventually it picks up and the ending made it worth watching. Other than that, this was better than I expected from something so low budget.
Richard neil was excellent.. the rest is hit and miss .... all in all it's worth watching
There's nothing outstanding about this movie, but it's a solid plot with a gripping delivery. Some acting was jilted and/or support characters were shallow, but the main job between the prodigal girl and the psychiatrist was good.
Quite a nice movie this was.
Good acting, specially from the main actors. The girl, yes, the more you act cold, the more vulnerable you are inside.
This is a movie without action, pace, change of location, change of story. It's close to Morgan, but does not take its action path.
It could be played in a theatre. It kept me interested from start to end.
Not that it was brilliantly clever, as the girl was, it has its clichés of stereotype characters, but clever enough not try to tackle my intelligence.
So if you are a person of self-inspection, you will enjoy this movie.
Good acting, specially from the main actors. The girl, yes, the more you act cold, the more vulnerable you are inside.
This is a movie without action, pace, change of location, change of story. It's close to Morgan, but does not take its action path.
It could be played in a theatre. It kept me interested from start to end.
Not that it was brilliantly clever, as the girl was, it has its clichés of stereotype characters, but clever enough not try to tackle my intelligence.
So if you are a person of self-inspection, you will enjoy this movie.
The psychologist Dr. Fonda (Richard Neil) is invited by his colleague and friend Dr. Olivia (Jolene Andersen) to analyze the girl Ellie (Savannah Liles) in a military facility directed by Mr. Birch (Emilio Palame). Dr. Fonda is monitored by experts and must decide the fate of Ellie, who is the result of a failed military experiment. Soon Dr. Fonda discovers that Ellie is an intelligent girl and also a menace since she has powerful abilities and the military intend to destroy her. But Dr. Fonda foresees a chance to control her. What will be Ellie´s fate?
"Prodigy" is a surprisingly good low budget film. The storyline is tense and attractive but the conclusion is predictable. The plot is not original and there are many other films with powerful kids (maybe "Carrie" is the most famous) and Ellie recalls Carrie associated to Dr. Hannibal Lecter. But the conflict between emotion and reason is interesting. My vote is seven.
Title (Brazil): "Prodigy"
"Prodigy" is a surprisingly good low budget film. The storyline is tense and attractive but the conclusion is predictable. The plot is not original and there are many other films with powerful kids (maybe "Carrie" is the most famous) and Ellie recalls Carrie associated to Dr. Hannibal Lecter. But the conflict between emotion and reason is interesting. My vote is seven.
Title (Brazil): "Prodigy"
Did you know
- TriviaThe entire movie uses only five locations: The interrogation room, the control room, the hallway, Dr Olivia's office and the park in the epilogue.
- GoofsThe chair that Fonda (Richard Neil) wedges into the door handle would do absolutely nothing to prevent someone from entering or exiting the room.
- Alternate versionsThere are two versions of Prodigy. One black and white, one color.
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- Runtime1 hour 20 minutes
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- 2.55:1
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