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Nobel Son (2007) Reviews

Nobel Son (2007)
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A young man's moment of triumph is spoiled when he gets kidnapped before he can impress his father in this black comedy. Eli Michaelson (Alan Rickman), a well-respected scientist, has learned that he's won the Nobel Prize in chemistry, which is a mixed blessing for his friends and family; while Eli's ego is a bit strong under the best of circumstances, this affirmation of his talent and intelligence has made him insufferable. Eli's wife, Sarah (Mary Steenburgen), a talented forensic psychiatrist, is more than annoyed by Eli's fondness for extramarital affairs (and lack of concern about hiding them), while his son, Barkley (Bryan Greenberg), has spent much of his life struggling to live up to his dad's expectations, with little success. Barkley is about to receive his Ph.D, just in time for his father's prize ceremony, when he's abducted by a pair of hapless crooks. The kidnappers demand Eli's two-million-dollar Nobel honorarium in exchange for Barkley's safe return. Also starring Bill Pullman, Danny DeVito, Eliza Dushku, and Shawn Hatosy, Nobel Son received its world premiere at the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Alan Rickman, Bryan Greenberg, (more)
Director(s):
Randall Miller
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
Format(s):
DVD
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Rowena P.

I am glad that the trailer of the movie does not give away the whole plot! This movie has some twists and turns in it. Alan Rickman, as usual, does a fabulous job as the insensitive, egotistical professor Eli who wins the Nobel prize, who must go to Stockholm to collect his prize along with his wife, played by the excellent Mary Steenburgen, and his put upon son Barkley, played by Bryan Greenburg. Bill Pullman is the investigating detective. There are wonderful cameos by Danny DeVito and Eliza Duschku. This could be classified as a dark comedy. Definitely put it on your list to watch!

Yes   |   No


Kristi V.

Wow - lots of big names with a big story with it. Movie was much better than I expected. Very dark comedy...but it still had me laughing & smiling. When it's a dark comedy - please don't take anything seriously...the gore to me was all fake.

Yes   |   No


Viviana A.

A must see if you are looking for innovative ideas and proposals, particullarly in the comedy area.

Yes   |   No


Martin D.

Great Story Line. This one had a incredible twist to it. Great Acting Also!

Yes   |   No


Rodney N.

I liked the movie. Had a random thought compiled plot to build the story, simular to Fight Club, but not near as intense. Movie had some cool actions scenes and plot twists. Clearly for entertainment only, as it has little thought provocing subject line. Not for family, and would be a borderline date movie to watch at home.

Yes   |   No


James M.

Wonderful - Dark - Funny .. great timing. Great acting. Great twists in the story that we did not see coming. est in years

Yes   |   No


R. G. N.

defiantly different, but very entertaining

Yes   |   No


Nelson L.

Just your standard drama and contrived plot. For instance, it shows the son is going to get his thumb cutoff, but in the movie it was just to throw you off.

Yes   |   No


Rebecca F.

Alan Rickman has done better, and there was a little too much gore and a too little believability.

Yes   |   No


Julie P.

Not worth renting.

Yes   |   No


 
 
 

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    Rowena P.

    I am glad that the trailer of the movie does not give away the whole plot! This movie has some twists and turns in it. Alan Rickman, as usual, does a fabulous job as the insensitive, egotistical professor Eli who wins the Nobel prize, who must go to Stockholm to collect his prize along with his wife, played by the excellent Mary Steenburgen, and his put upon son Barkley, played by Bryan Greenburg. Bill Pullman is the investigating detective. There are wonderful cameos by Danny DeVito and Eliza Duschku. This could be classified as a dark comedy. Definitely put it on your list to watch!

    Yes   |   No

     
    Kristi V.

    Wow - lots of big names with a big story with it. Movie was much better than I expected. Very dark comedy...but it still had me laughing & smiling. When it's a dark comedy - please don't take anything seriously...the gore to me was all fake.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Viviana A.

    A must see if you are looking for innovative ideas and proposals, particullarly in the comedy area.

    Yes   |   No

     
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