Surprise depth of this film makes it well worth viewing

Rating: Null/10 (20 April 2016)

The idea of being separated from the world is difficult to manage, but adding the impact of being separated from everything as a child is even more difficult. Learning what makes up the world, from the simplest of things to complex relationships is well illustrated in the movie. Jack, who has been carefully protected by his mother from a monster, is amazing to watch. He has never seen steps, let alone walked up or down them. He has never seen a tree, flowers, birds or people other than on television, which he understands is make believe. But his wide-eyed view of the world as he rides in the back of a pickup truck heightens the desperate efforts made by his loving mother to save him from the horrors of room. Jack has a very different view of room, in which he has been both cradled, protected, and held captive for five years. Once free mother and son begin to accept the world form different view points. As they experience a wide range of feelings: joy, fear, sadness they lean on each other. Slowly, due to the love they share and the support they provide each other, enables them to accept their new world. As the story moves forward, other significant family members are also forced to deal with what has happened to Jack and his mother, Joy. Joy's father is unable to accept Jack's parentage so he abandons the family to return to his world. Joy's mother and step father, who prove to be supportive, are able to gently draw Jack out, introduce him to the larger world, and ultimately restore his mother, who has suffered following their escape. The escape is possible only because a man observes what takes place when Jack jumps from the truck. The police officers responding to the scene illustrate two very different view points of the incident. One officers wants to pass off the situation by calling child services, which would ultimately prevent Joy's rescue. However, the other officer attentively listens to Jack, recognizes the danger his mother is in, and learns where he has been held ultimately enabling Joy's rescue. This illustrating the impact how one simple misstep could change the results. It also illustrates how often adults write off what children try to tell us. Interesting concept for a film-no matter how difficult life is, Jack's well-being is the most important thing in Joy's life. Well done-amazing acting and concept.