Godsend (DVD)

It's hard to imagine these days, but once upon a time the name Robert De Niro atop a film's boxart was almost a Stamp of quality that would assure you that what you were about to watch, even if not perfect, would at least be of a certain quality, at least a watchable experience. However around the turn of the century something went wrong. I mean it's not like his acting ability vanished, but more like his decision making ability did. He has pulled out the odd good movie, for examples Meet The Parents and it's sequel, but sadly in latter years his CV has been dominated by utterly disposable dreck that would make those reared on movies made in the last decade wonder ...  Read the complete review

Paul and Jessie Duncan are devastated when their son, Adam, dies just after his eighth birthday. Struggling to come to terms with his grief, they are initially horrified when Doctor Richard Wells approaches them, claiming that he can clone Adam, but they soon give in to the suggestion and, nine months later, Jessie gives birth to a new Adam. All is fine, until new Adam reaches his eighth birthday, then strange things start to happen. His behaviour changes, for the worst and he is rough and aggressive with other children. Although monitored by Richard, Adam begins to get out of control. Can Paul and Jessie work out what is happening to their son before more people get ...  Read the complete review

Godsend was released in 2004. The story opens with Paul Duncan (Greg Kinnear) and his wife Jessie (Rebecca Romijn) throwing an eighth birthday party for their eight year old son Adam (Cameron Bright). But later in the day, Adam is killed in a terrible accident. Soon after, the grief-stricken parents are approached by Richard Wells (Robert De Niro), an expert in stem-cell research. He offers them the chance to use experimental science to clone their son, but it has to be a secret as it is illegal. The couple accept his offer, but eventually things begin to go terribly wrong. Greg Kinnear is a versatile actor. He was great in his recent comedy ...  Read the complete review

Runtime 1hr 38mins approx Rated 15 Starring Greg Kinnear, Robert de Niro, Rebecca Romin-Stamos Directed By Nick Hamm Genre Thriller THE PLOT Inner city school teacher Paul (Greg Kinnear) and his wife Jessica (Rebecca Romin-stamos) are distraught after losing their 8yr old son Adam in a accident. At the funeral of their son Jessicas old science professor Dr Wells (Robert de Niro) is waiting outside the church. He offers them the chance to rebuild their lives. Dr Wells is a professor in Genetic research and offers them the chance to get Adam back as a clone. They decide to go ahead and try to clone their son Adam. Adam looks and acts ...  Read the complete review