niutta-enrico This movie is a modern thriller, a thriller's evolution. Just as in Guzikowsky's 'Prisoners', characters' actions are driven by their psychology, which is described in a most accurate and believable way. And as in 'Limitless' we are enchanted by a young man who sums intellectual and physical qualities as if he were a better product of evolution than the basic human being.Noticeably the present movie has been released earlier than the two above mentioned titles (Prisoners has been released in 2013 and Limitless in 2011): Alan Glynn's novel (on which 'Limitless' was based) was published in 2001 but it was markedly different from movie's screenplay.'Boy Wonder' is interesting and very well shot (it was the first movie from Michael Morrissey, who wrote and directed it). Zulay Henao is not only very pretty but very good too and steals every scene she is in.

Jack Cantlon This movie is certainly worth a watch, especially if you have Netflix being as that it is available to stream instantly to your computer or game console. Though it does not exactly possess a first-rate script, you cannot ask for much more out of an indie crime drama than what this film has to offer. Steinmeyer is solid and pretty realistic as the driven and confused protagonist while Bill Sage is effective as his conflicted and multi-dimensional father; however, the real driving force behind this film is the plot. Rather than falling into general climactic and ending sequences, Boy Wonder provides a twisted plot while remaining clear in the minds of viewers. That being said, this movie is far from perfect. Some of the supporting roles such as the other officers at the police station besides Ames are unconvincing, some of the dialogue is choppy and unappealing, and certain parts of the story seem slightly unbelievable in an otherwise credible and realistic world. All in all, this movie deserves more praise than it seems to receive. The directing and editing were great despite the uninspiring script. Had this film been produced by a Hollywood cast and crew, it certainly would have received plenty of attention for its originality and daring nature for which, if nothing else, it is worth watching.

TxMike This was a Netflix recommendation for me, based on how I rated various movies I had seen, I watched it on streaming movies.There was a TV series last season called "Revenge". The protagonist is a young woman out to avenge her dad's false imprisonment and eventual murder. This movie, "Boy Wonder", has a similar allure. The boy is in high school, but spends a good bit of after-school time at the police station, looking online at photos, ostensibly to identify the man who killed his mom in their car one day when he was about 8.The actor who plays the boy, Caleb Steinmeyer as Sean Donovan, is interesting in his own right. Not much on IMDb about him, he has a brooding look about him, and in many ways his face reminds me of Conan O'Brien. He is just about perfect for this role.I planned to watch maybe half of it before bedtime but it is so engrossing that I watched it straight through, very interestingly made movie.MAJOR SPOILERS follow: Some of Sean's first targets are petty crooks, a drug dealer here, a pimp there. With his fighting training he handles himself pretty well but ends up shooting them. A new cop in the office begins to suspect Sean, who also studies Chemistry on his own, and speaks several languages. In the end Sean gets back at his mother's killer with a chemical that causes the membranes to swell and the person dies, unable to breathe. He does this by sending a letter to the jail cell, with the request "If it is yes, send it back with the black stamp, if no the red stamp." But the stamps have the chemical, he dies shortly after he licks the stamp and gives the envelope to the guard. Sean gets the one with the red stamp, meaning "No, your dad was not part of your mother's murder plot." But Sean had already killed his father, certain that he had been responsible. Sean was now firmly on the "dark side" as the movie ends.

John Raymond Peterson Michael Morrissey has hit a home run, scored a touchdown and completed a hat trick, for those who like sport metaphors. Indeed, he wrote, directed and produced his first feature film and it is one for the record. The story is original, in that it has not been done before, at least not the key elements of the plot. Furthermore, he has a cast of mostly unknowns, with the exception of James Russo who plays Larry Childs. Russo is given top credit with Tracy Middendorf and Zulay Henao because they have more name recognition and experience, Russo has little screen time as does Tracy Middendorf, but Zulay Henao has the second most screen time along with the real movie lead, Caleb Steinmeyer. You may remember Henao from the movie 'Fighting'; I remember her part well. Caleb Steinmeyer who had no movie experience, just a few parts in TV series, carried himself very well; he was convincing in his role as Sean Donovan. His part was a demanding one, make no mistake about that. Again, Morrissey deserves praise for directing; the movie feels like a serious budget project but I'm sure it wasn't. In some respects it is considered a thriller; I acknowledge it has elements of that, as well as drama and a bit of action. It certainly does not look or feel cheap.The vigilante element has been noted in user reviews and I believe too much is made of that. It is not a vigilante story; it's far more complex. The IMDb storyline paints a better outline of what is at play. Sean is a complex character, but the movie makes us discover the real Sean with a very smart and methodical approach. The movie takes us on a ride we can't quite know where, and that ride has ups and downs but it has a definite path. Where it will end and how the key characters get there is a real surprise. The ending part of the movie is a jaw dropping crime stumper. You will remember this movie for a long time and many other movies will from now on be using 'Boy Wonder' as a benchmark. I will.I was careful not to spoil the story and it is best if you know little more than that IMDb storyline. I see good things happening for Morrissey's career, unless he becomes a one hit wonder; I look forward to another fantastic story by him. I recommend you see this movie; I have no reservations about it. It is a really good film. When I wrote this review, I noted the 6.9 rating at IMDb and the 70% score at Rotten Tomatoes; consider that conservative ratings. I rate it 8/10.