I can see why some people are offended by this film. But it must be said that the movie doesn't actually exploit the immuno-deficiency disorder itself for laughs. It TRIES to poke fun at the environment and characters that surround the Bubble Boy. When it comes right down to it, the most offensive thing about the film is that it's just not very funny. It's full of dull, generic slapstick gags that fly fast but usually fall flat,despite the considerable energy expended by a more than capable cast. Gyllenhaal, in particular, looks like he could be Rob Schneider's kid brother, only more innocent and less smarmy.
Has its heart in the right place, but really misses the mark. My rating: *1/2 stars.
Has its heart in the right place, but really misses the mark. My rating: *1/2 stars.