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Jack
1996 113 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★5.4
Comedy, Family, Drama
Director: Francis Ford Coppola
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Description
Born with a rare condition that makes him age four times faster than normal, ten-year-old Jack Powell looks like a forty-year-old man. After years of homeschooling, he enters public school for the first time, eager to make friends and live like any other kid—only to discover that growing up too fast means learning some of life’s hardest lessons early.
Budget:
$45M
US Gross:
$58.62M
Worldwide:
$58.62M
Starring
Robin Williams
Actor
Diane Lane
Actor
Brian Kerwin
Actor
Awards
6 nominations total
Key opinion
Jack is a bittersweet family film that splits audiences and critics due to its tonal dissonance between slapstick comedy and existential drama. While the screenplay is frequently criticized as uneven, Robin Williams’ heartfelt and authentic performance is universally praised for grounding the narrative.
| Acting | Robin Williams delivers a virtuoso, deeply sincere performance that effectively captures a child’s soul within an adult physique. | |
| Emotion | The film successfully balances its lighthearted, humorous moments with poignant, philosophical reflections on mortality and the fleeting nature of childhood. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay struggles to maintain a consistent tone, wavering between juvenile slapstick and heavy, death-themed drama. | |
| Direction | Viewers are divided on the direction; some appreciate Francis Ford Coppola’s gentle, measured approach to the material, while others feel it lacks the cohesion expected from his body of work. |