A Kid Like Jake

IFC Films | Release Date: June 1, 2018

5.8	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 8 Ratings

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TVJerryJun 18, 2018

A couple’s effort to get their 4-year-old son in a good kindergarten becomes a challenge, as a result of his gender non-conforming expression. This film is based on the play, which was produced here last year. The screenplay transfers many ofA couple’s effort to get their 4-year-old son in a good kindergarten becomes a challenge, as a result of his gender non-conforming expression. This film is based on the play, which was produced here last year. The screenplay transfers many of the same problems: The political talking points are checked off in the extended dialogue scenes, making this play more discussion than a drama. Claire Danes brings her neurosis from "Homeland" to the mother, while Jim Parsons is laid back and not especially effective as the father. It's good that this relevant topic is tackled, but the tedious talking and lack of emotional depth don't help make the point.… Expand

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alejandro970Feb 6, 2022

What to do when the son/daughter identifies more with habits of the opposite sex? A delicate issue that is resolved correctly, avoiding stepping on mined ground; but that is partly a drawback: the treatment is superficial and 88 minutes areWhat to do when the son/daughter identifies more with habits of the opposite sex? A delicate issue that is resolved correctly, avoiding stepping on mined ground; but that is partly a drawback: the treatment is superficial and 88 minutes are insufficient for a taboo subject.… Expand

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JLuis_001Jun 26, 2021

There is more talk than understanding of a topic that is rarely explored. And even with the decent acting, the kid's character, being the most important, is the one that the story doesn't really allow us to know better.

The film tries, andThere is more talk than understanding of a topic that is rarely explored. And even with the decent acting, the kid's character, being the most important, is the one that the story doesn't really allow us to know better.

The film tries, and the intentions are not bad, but it's a missed opportunity.… Expand

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