Clay

TV Movie
2008
Not Rated
1h 30m

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Set in the mid-60s and based on the novel by award-winning author David Almond, this dark and mesmerizing fable tells how 14-year-old David's life is changed forever by a mysterious outsider... Read allSet in the mid-60s and based on the novel by award-winning author David Almond, this dark and mesmerizing fable tells how 14-year-old David's life is changed forever by a mysterious outsider.Set in the mid-60s and based on the novel by award-winning author David Almond, this dark and mesmerizing fable tells how 14-year-old David's life is changed forever by a mysterious outsider.

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5.6/10

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2Pegasus-10

Not my cup of tea

Not familiar with the book, but didn't enjoy this, despite the casting of Imelda Staunton (in a strange role). I'm probably missing some deep message but I didn't feel like trying to really figure our what was going on. Too much Catholic claptrap, too.

4Howling_at_the_Moon_Reviews

Good and evil in a teenage world

An interesting social commentary touching down in many facets of life. Definitely has the feel of a made for TV movie, I would say mainly apparent in the score for whatever reason. The story was decent and relatively engaging, but the movie as a whole could have picked up its pace and added a little more meat to its bones.

Also, there is always something to be said for an open ending and not everything being spoon fed and tied up in a neat little bow... however I feel this one could have maybe used a tad more explaination/closure? The acting was surprisingly good for a made for TV movie. The lead boy did quite a good job and there were some familiar faces that you expect a good performance from.

Overall it was decently enjoyable, would recommend for a younger audience.

10stevevolk

unexpected delight - brilliant!!!

I caught this drama unexpectedly, I think on Sunday afternoon, on TV over Easter. I was bowled over by the quality of the story and atmosphere, as well as the young performances, and wondered why it hadn't had more publicity raving about it, and why it appeared to be hidden away in the schedules. It shouldn't have been! CLAY was wonderfully evocative of both Frankenstein and Jewish legend of The Golem of Prague, yet never fell back on the tired "with one bound" dramatic cheats that afflict other TV fantasy shows (e.g. Doctor Who!). It also had a Biblical subtext that was never explicit. I don't know the book it was based upon, but I look forward to more work from the screenwriter, and the director.

2ToHelenBackAgain

Story Looked Intriguing

Unfortunately, the constant quick cuts rendered this unwatchable for me. If you don't get motion sickness, migraines, or seizures, and nothing ever makes you dizzy, you might be all right with it. I mean, it's REALLY constant and they're REALLY fast.

I'm truly disappointed. I love the premise and wanted to watch this movie.