It corresponds temporally to the first volume of nins published diaries, written between october 1931 and october 1932, yet is radically. June 16, 2017 director colin trevorrow written by gregg hurwitz cast. United states tba united states june 16, 2017 limited canada june 16, 2017. She fell in love with junes beauty and henrys writing and, soon after junes departure for new york, began a. Sometimes things are not always what they seem, especially in the small suburban town where the carpenter family lives. Single suburban mother susan naomi watts works as a waitress at a diner, alongside feisty friend sheila sarah silverman. Your host, henry devries, is a bestselling author who educates people that the book is the starting line, not the finish line.
Hes awkward, a little weird, sometimes quiet, nice, sweet, and oh yeah, brilliantashell. The book of henry directed by colin trevorrow will world premiere june 14 as the opening. The book of henry official trailer 2017 naomi watts. The book of henry is due in theaters june 16, 2017. The book of henry director colin trevorrow explains his claim that the movie is a carbon copy of star wars. The book of henry 2017 and what an odd book that is. This might be the summer of naomi watts w magazine.
Her younger son peter jacob tremblay is a playful 8yearold. An interview with the chameleonic actress naomi watts, who this summer is starring in twin peaks, netflixs upcoming therapist thriller gypsy, the film adaptation of the glass castle, and. The book of henry is a wildly imaginative film with a lot of shifting parts, and an absolutely huge heart. The problem with the book of henry isnt its treatment of the title characters death. Henry carpenter jaeden lieberher, the kid from midnight special is a tween supergenius who lives with his little brother peter jacob tremblay, the kid from room and their mom, susan naomi watts, in a big house in the fictional small town of calvary, new york. The book of henry official trailer hd in theaters june 16 due to covid19, the little is temporarily closed read our statement, consider becoming a member or donating. The story of a single mother raising two boys, one of whom is a genius. Jurassic world directors indie followup is all about wringing feelings out of the audience. View who sings all the songs, stream additional tunes playlist, and credits used in the movie. The book of henry 2017 the book of henry 2017 user. This tangled family drama marks a striking atmospheric departure for. The mermaid, christina henry weaves a captivating tale of an intriguing young woman who finds herself in the world of the greatest showman, pt barnum. While we love nothing more than for you to find that next magical film under our art deco roof with the largest possible bag of little popcorn, or to enjoy live music in our cafe, the safety of our. Cinematically, the book of henry is a beautiful film from start to finish.
Naomi watts stars as susan, a single mother of two, working as a waitress in a small town. The book of henry official trailer hd in theaters june 16 by focus features on youtube first published on june 16, 2017 3. Dwayne johnson, tom holland, cara delevingne and more photos. The focus features movie hits select cities on june 16, 2017. A tween genius plots a murder in the contrived book of henry. The reallife relationship between two of the most controversial literary figures of the 20th century forms the basis for this drama. The book of henry was scheduled to be released on september 16, 2016, but focus rescheduled the films release to june 16, 2017, concluding that during the summer, the film release schedule would offer fewer adultoriented films that might compete against the book of henry for older viewers. Watch the first official trailer for the book of henry. Drawn from the original, uncensored journals of anais nin, henry and june is an intimate account of a womans sexual awakening. Maddie ziegler and jacob tremblay at an event for the book of henry 2017. Maddie ziegler dances in the book of henry in theaters.
Naomi watts talks the book of henry, fear of singing. Directed by colin trevorrow jurassic world, the book of henry stars twotime oscar nominee naomi watts the impossible, jaeden lieberher st. Part thriller, part sentimental drama, the book of henry is mainly a cutekid movie for a. Focus features on thursday released the first official trailer for its eerie upcoming thriller, the book of henry. The book of henry official trailer hd in theaters june 16 focus features. The book of henry my legacy clip in theaters june 16. The new plan is for the book of henry to bow on june 16, 2017, in limited release, then gradually expand through the rest of the month into the july 4th holiday. June 16, 2017 sometimes things are not always what they seem, especially in the small suburban town where the carpenter family lives.
Its rather dark, thematic material is handled respectfully. Colin trevorrows book of henry release date pushed back. Coming to select theaters june 16th, the book of henry has already peeked my interest. The book of henry was released in 2017 on friday, june 16, 2017 in limited movie theaters. Maddie ziegler dances in the book of henry in theaters june 16. The book of henry is the most misguided film since the 2003 gary oldman abomination tiptoes. Intrigued by them both, she begins expanding her sexual horizons with her husband hugo as well as with henry and others. The enduring life of a lower east side settlement washington mews books hardcover june 16, 2020.
From late 1931 to the end of 1932, nin falls in love with henry millers writing and his wife junes striking beauty. The book of henry temporarily closed rochesters film community is truly amazing a smart, passionate group who help make this a special place. The book of henry is a 2017 american drama film directed by colin trevorrow and written by gregg hurwitz. Everything you need to know about the book of henry movie. In the book of henry, a little child shall, well, you know. What i cant condone, though, is the mixed message that some will likely receive. With naomi watts, jaeden martell, jacob tremblay, sarah silverman.
Susan discovers that the family next door has a dangerous secret and that henry has devised a surprising plan to help. Susan discovers that the family next door, which includes henrys kind classmate christina maddie ziegler, has a dangerous secret and that. Starring naomi watts, jaeden lieberher, jacob tremblay, sarah silverman, lee pace and dean norris. The book of henry is a monsters idea of a morality play. Chicago marketing with a book and speech summit june 16, 2020. So whilst its contents are undoubtedly anais nin, the construction of it belongs to an. It covers a single momentous year from late 1931 to the end of 1932 during nins life in paris, when she met henry miller and his wife, june. The book of henry, a peculiar drama directed by colin trevorrow safety not guaranteed, jurassic world from a script by novelist gregg hurwitz, opened last. Maddie ziegler battles inner demons in the first book of. Never leave things undone in the book of henry panavision.
There were 12 other movies released on the same date, including cars 3, rough night and all eyez on me. Her son, henry, is an 11yearold genius who not only manages the family. The book of henry starts off as something innocent a sliceoflife story with a touch of imaginative whimsy, but with grounding in henrys morality on being concerned for other people. Things are not always what they seem in the small suburban town where the carpenter. After she discovers a book written by her son containing a plan to right a terrible wrong happening next door, she attempts to execute the plan, and in the process discovers new strength as a parent. The carpenters are independently wealthy thanks to henrys secret adventures in stock trading, but susan has insisted on. Trevorrow is slated to helm an upcoming star wars film, so yall have fun with that. A million junes was my first emily henry book and ive heard quite a lot of good about her debut the love that split the world, so i when i saw the arc of june, i dnf at page 235 i am sorry, but this book is utterly and irrevocably not my cup of tea. The book of henry synopsis protector to his adoring younger brother and tireless supporter of his mother, henry blazes through the days like a comet. Taking care of everyone and everything is susans older son henry jaeden lieberher. Henry is a genius but he will need his family to save her.
The book of henry cast, info, trivia famous birthdays. The book of henry coming to select cities june 16th. She also has a keen sexual curiosity that is not being satisfied by her sweet but unexciting husband, hugo richard e. Single suburban mother susan carpenter naomi watts works as a waitress at a diner, alongside feisty family friend sheila sarah silverman. The star wars connection aside, trevorrows the book of henry is remarkable and. Vincent, jacob tremblay room, sarah silverman wreckit ralph, and maddie ziegler dance moms. The book of henry was scheduled to be released on september 16, 2016, but focus rescheduled the films release to june 16, 2017, concluding that during the. The book of henry official trailer hd in theaters june 16. A version of this article appears in print on june 16, 2017, section c, page 9 of the new york edition with the headline. The key to remember about henry and june, is that it is not a novel which nin sat down and wrote. Will star wars 9 director get fired over scathing book of. Repay evil with evil, and murder is justified when someone deserves it. Henry jaeden lieberher is a lot like every other 11yearoldkid out there in the world.
In 1931 paris, anais nin meets henry miller and his wife june. In fact, hes maybe a bit too smart for his own good and at times, that finds him not just getting into. The book of henry might not be a critical success or a box office smash, but its a story that trevorrow wanted to tell and as he has stated, hes still proud of it. Original and magical, this is a novel to dive into and savour. Dean norris and naomi watts in the book of henry 2017. In particular his concern for his neighbors daughter christina maddie ziegler, a dance moms alum who has under 10 lines despite being central to the plot. Tweet the book of henry is a throwback to the amblinproduced suburban sagas from the 80s, where the adults are usually clueless, the families are broken and children are our greatest hope. It is a book which consists of edited extracts from her diary published posthumously. Single suburban mother susan carpenter naomi watts works. The book of henry 2017 the genius and the nobody scene 110.
A million junes by emily henry meet your next favorite book. From director colin trevorrow, and starring naomi watts, sarah silverman and jacob tremblay, comes the book of henry. The film stars naomi watts, jaeden lieberher, jacob tremblay, sarah silverman, lee pace, maddie ziegler and dean norris. The book of henry 2017 1h 45min drama, thriller 16. With instructions from her genius sons carefully crafted notebook, a single mother sets out to rescue a young girl from the hands of her abusive stepfather. The book of henry 2017 soundtrack complete list of. The book of henry my legacy clip in theaters june 16 focus features. June shuttles between paris and new york trying to find acting jobs while henry works on his first major work, tropic.