Jesus Henry Christ
is a quirky comedy written and directed by Dennis Lee. The movie tells the
story of ten-year-old Henry James Herman, played by Jason Spevack, as he looks
for and hopefully finds his biological father.
Henry is an incredibly intelligent young man with the
ability to remember everything he has ever seen. He was conceived artificially
and grew up only knowing his feminist mother, Patricia, (played by Toni Collette) and his grandfather. As Henry searches for his father, he meets the
emotionally damaged professor O’hara (Michael Sheen) and his picked on but
incredibly resilient daughter Audrey (Samantha Weinstein).
The movie is an odd collection of flashbacks to when Henry’s
mother was 10 years old and present day for Henry. Everything in the movie
connects and comes together very well (and satisfyingly) in a compact little
story. There is teenage angst, family dysfunction and at times just plain fun.
Jason Spevack does an amazing job in making you believe that he is a brilliant
young boy. Samantha Weinstein is also terrific as the ridiculed Audrey.
The whole family liked this one though it may not be for
everyone (due to some violence, discussion of sexual preference and religion).
Based on how much we laughed and enjoyed Jesus
Henry Christ, I give it 4 Mick Happies. It will leave you wanting to find
out where you can sign up for Angerobics.
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