An American nanny is shocked that her new English
family's boy is actually a life-sized doll. After she violates a list of
strict rules, disturbing events make her believe that the doll is
really alive.
Director:
William Brent BellWriter:
Stacey MenearStoryline
Greta is a young American woman who takes a job as a nanny in a remote
English village, only to discover that the family's 8-year-old is a
life-sized doll that the parents care for just like a real boy, as a way
to cope with the death of their actual son 20 years prior. After
violating a list of strict rules, a series of disturbing and
inexplicable events bring Greta's worst nightmare to life, leading her
to believe that the doll is actually alive. Written by
STX Entertainment
User Reviews
Entertaining but Definitely Flawed
"The Boy" presents us
with an interesting premise from the start. A young American woman takes
a job as a nanny to an elderly couple's child in Britain. Only when she
gets to their large, creepy mansion does she learn the "boy" is really a
doll that the couple treats as if it is alive and their son. Much of
what ensues after this is fairly predictable. We know the doll is going
to end up doing creepy things, or at least we'll be led to believe this
is the case. We also know there will be something more going on than
what meets the eye. Lauren Cohan does a very good job, which is
essential because she has to carry most of the movie. Many scenes are
with her and the doll alone. Also, the setting and the doll itself do a
great job of creating the mood. The film does well at holding the
viewer's attention; however, once we see the final "twist" we understand
that it was really the only reasonable explanation--although it is
really not all that reasonable. There are a few scenes where the dialog
and impact fall a little flat. I recommend the film to those who really
like this genre, because there is enough there to make it worthwhile;
however, do not expect a masterpiece.
