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Just Henry

  • TV Movie
  • 20112011
  • 1h 20m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
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Just Henry (2011)
  • Drama
When his father's World War II war medal is posted to him, Henry decides to investigate the mysterious circumstances surrounding his death. But is Henry prepared for the truth?When his father's World War II war medal is posted to him, Henry decides to investigate the mysterious circumstances surrounding his death. But is Henry prepared for the truth?When his father's World War II war medal is posted to him, Henry decides to investigate the mysterious circumstances surrounding his death. But is Henry prepared for the truth?
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
185
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  • Director
    • David Moore
  • Writers
    • Michelle Magorian(novel)
    • Michael Chaplin
  • Stars
    • Josh Bolt
    • Charlie May-Clark
    • John Henshaw
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  • Director
    • David Moore
  • Writers
    • Michelle Magorian(novel)
    • Michael Chaplin
  • Stars
    • Josh Bolt
    • Charlie May-Clark
    • John Henshaw
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    • 11User reviews
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    Josh Bolt
    Josh Bolt
    • Henryas Henry
    Charlie May-Clark
    • Graceas Grace
    John Henshaw
    • Charlieas Charlie
    Elaine Cassidy
    Elaine Cassidy
    • Maureenas Maureen
    Dean Andrews
    Dean Andrews
    • Billas Bill
    Sheila Hancock
    Sheila Hancock
    • Granas Gran
    Perry Millward
    • Paul Jeffriesas Paul Jeffries
    Barbara Flynn
    Barbara Flynn
    • Mrs Beaumontas Mrs Beaumont
    Pooky Quesnel
    Pooky Quesnel
    • Mrs Jeffriesas Mrs Jeffries
    Stephen Campbell Moore
    Stephen Campbell Moore
    • Joey Dodgeas Joey Dodge
    Simon Kunz
    Simon Kunz
    • Inspector Titmussas Inspector Titmuss
    Conor Ryan
    • Boyas Boy
    • (as Connor Ryan)
    John Draycott
    • Photographeras Photographer
    Vicky Connett
    • 1st Movie Fanas 1st Movie Fan
    • (as Victoria Connett)
    Sarah Price
    • 2nd Movie Fanas 2nd Movie Fan
    Jayne Tunnicliffe
    • Waitressas Waitress
    Dave Dutton
    • Headmasteras Headmaster
    Jim Whelan
    Jim Whelan
    • Priestas Priest
    • Director
      • David Moore
    • Writers
      • Michelle Magorian(novel)
      • Michael Chaplin
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    Henry dodge is a troubled 15 year old haunted by his father's tragic death in world war II. Whilst taking photographs for his school project, he spots a man in the background with a striking resemblance to his father, upon seeing the photograph, his mother passes out with shock, could it be his father has returned from the dead? Or is something more sinister at work? —polecatsfan
    • death
    • father son relationship
    • family relationships
    • murder
    • based on novel
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    • Trivia
      When the school project presentation finishes the piano played by Grace continues to play while she is taking a bow with the other presenters
    • Goofs
      When Henry watches Great Expectations (1946) at the cinema, it is projected at the wrong aspect ratio: despite being made in 4:3, it is projected in widescreen (it looks to be about 16:9) and hence all the people are short and fat.
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      Features Great Expectations (1946)

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    5/10
    Slow paced, somewhat depressing
    The characters are well-intentioned but stupid. They decide based on emotions, and never stop to think if their assumptions are true. They create all manner of misery for themselves because of this.

    I found myself wanting to smack the bigotry out of them.

    The movie is based on a mystery. Two teenage boys each lost their fathers in the war, but no one will tell them any details. They gradually figure out what happened, bit by tiny bit. You keep thinking you have the mystery solved, but then off it takes on another twist.

    It takes place in post-war England. Everything is grimy, in need of a coat of paint, and worn out. This recreation of this time period is so good you don't notice it. There was one flaw, a theatre marquee a little too modern for the period.

    The actors have accents, and sometimes they don't speak that clearly. Sometimes the sound is muddy (especially a scene in a drain pipe). I missed a lot of dialogue. Even hitting replay, I still could not make it out.

    There is one kind-hearted, sensible, character, a school teacher. She has an exaggerated sense of how wonderful she is, but she is fun to watch.

    Even the villain has redeeming qualities. His motivations are laudable. He is more manic than wicked.

    There is one scene where a baby is born. It takes just a few seconds. They thankfully spare us the screaming and blood, even after warning us that it is coming.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 18, 2011 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • ITV (United Kingdom)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Just Henry - A Verdade de Uma Vida
    • Filming locations
      • St Nicholas Street, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • ITV Productions
      • ITV - Independent Television
      • ITV Studios
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 20 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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