10-year-old Devon Stockard (Mischa Barton) lives in a 'safe' walled suburb of McMansions. She's the only child of Morton (Christopher McDonald) and Clare (Kathleen Quinlan). Morton is an arrogant politician and Clare is having an affair with neighborhood bully Brett. They're new to the enclave patrolled by security guard Nash (Bruce McGill). Devon had recovered from heart surgery and doesn't connect with kids her age. Instead, she befriends the lawn mower guy Trent (Sam Rockwell).
I can't believe that Trent is that dumb although he is written as a troubled young outcast. He should be played as a slightly mentally challenged person. He could have been shot by the cops in the head. That's the best option to make this more reasonable. Otherwise, Trent would throw Devon over his shoulder and carry her home that night. As for the surreal ending, it comes out of nowhere. They need to set it up better by incorporating Baba Yaga and a fantasy tone into the story. This is an intriguing movie with intriguing actors. The two leads are beyond charismatic. It does need to consider more carefully with the story and the subject matter.
I can't believe that Trent is that dumb although he is written as a troubled young outcast. He should be played as a slightly mentally challenged person. He could have been shot by the cops in the head. That's the best option to make this more reasonable. Otherwise, Trent would throw Devon over his shoulder and carry her home that night. As for the surreal ending, it comes out of nowhere. They need to set it up better by incorporating Baba Yaga and a fantasy tone into the story. This is an intriguing movie with intriguing actors. The two leads are beyond charismatic. It does need to consider more carefully with the story and the subject matter.