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North
1994 87 min United States of America PG 12+
★4.8
Comedy, Adventure, Drama
Director: Rob Reiner
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Description
Eleven-year-old North has had it with his parents. They are always busy with their careers and don't give North the attention he needs, so he files a lawsuit against them. The judge rules that North should either find new parents or return to his own parents within two months. Thus North starts off on a journey around the world to find parents that really care about him.
Budget:
$40M
US Gross:
$7.18M
Worldwide:
$7.18M
Starring
Elijah Wood
Actor
Bruce Willis
Actor
Jason Alexander
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 1995
— Worst Supporting Actress
Razzie Awards 1995
— Worst Director
Razzie Awards 1995
— Worst Picture
Razzie Awards 1995
— Worst Screenplay
Saturn Awards 1995
— Best Young Performer
Key opinion
North is a polarizing, whimsical fairy tale that blends surreal adventure with a poignant narrative about a boy seeking idealized parents. While some viewers embrace its imaginative, fable-like quality and competent performances, others criticize its contrived premise and struggle to reconcile its dark undertones with its family-comedy aspirations.
| Acting | Elijah Wood delivers a subtle and competent performance that anchors the film's emotional core. | |
| Acting | Bruce Willis demonstrates impressive versatility through a series of transformative, comedic supporting roles. | |
| Originality | The narrative structure feels like a surreal fairy tale or 'Alice in Wonderland' style journey, which resonates with some audiences but baffles others. | |
| Theme | The premise is viewed by many as a contrived or simplistic exploration of family dynamics that fails to engage with the reality of parental neglect. | |
| Accessibility | The film's classification as a family movie is inconsistent, as some see it as a light-hearted, suitable watch for children, while others find the tone too strange or mature for younger viewers. |