At an evaluation meeting, the medical professionals tell Gail that her son might need to be placed in a school for children who benefit from special education. One example can be seen toward the beginning of Andrew’s journey. Looking back on missing persons stories where the missing person was found alive, those types of stories tend to receive a lot of attention from the news.Ī rushed journey: Even though Andrew’s personal journey was interesting to watch, I found it to be, at times, rushed. Because Taming Andrew is based on true events, I, personally, find it hard to believe the aforementioned local news station wouldn’t cover Andrew’s return. In fact, the event itself seems to be no big deal for almost anyone outside of Andrew’s family. When Andrew returns five years later, no news reports are made about him. This news report was on a local news station, with the report itself taking place five months after Andrew was kidnapped. Home Sweet Home Blogathon banner created by Gill from Realweegiemidget Reviews and Rebecca from Taking Up Room.Īndrew’s return is treated as no big deal: Like I just mentioned, Gail was featured on the news making a speech about her missing son. It highlights how abduction can take place at any time for any person as well. The inclusion of the banner, buttons, and posters was a subtle, yet effective way of showcasing how big of an issue children’s safety really is. Buttons and posters displaying the photos of other missing children can also be seen on the television screen. During the speech, a banner for The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children is briefly shown. This report shows Gail making a speech about her missing son. The inclusion of The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: In one scene, when Gail and her mother are watching television, they see a news report featuring Gail. ![]() It highlights what some individuals and families face, as well as address how one person’s decision can cause a ripple effect. Since this is the case, I’m glad Taming Andrew chose this route for their script. I also said the aftermath of a kidnapping is not often found in cinema. Because of Seth’s performance and because the script emphasizes Andrew’s emotional, psychological, and educational struggles, it effectively shows how a horrific situation like Andrew’s can affect a child. It was interesting to see the journey of a kidnapping victim overcoming their trauma. This means the story primarily shows what happens after Andrew is found. These scenes are a good example of Shannon’s versatility when it comes to her acting talents!Įxploring the aftermath of a kidnapping: As I mentioned in the introduction, Taming Andrew focuses on the aftermath of a kidnapping. Later in the movie, when Gail is leaving her job in order to homeschool her son, Deena jokingly agrees that no one will replace Gail at work. Filled with concern in her face and words, Deena tells Gail that she’ll stand by her friend, offering to help Gail if she needed it. At the beginning of the film, Gail is sharing her fears about her ex-husband with Deena. What made her performance memorable was how she was able to balance a sassy and serious persona. Shannon Lawson portrayed Deena, Gail’s friend and co-worker. This scene showcases how Eddie’s acting talents appeared natural. As Eddie and Gail are discussing recent events involving Andrew, Eddie is concerned about the safety of their baby. Another good performance came from Jason Beghe! Portraying Andrew’s stepfather, Eddie, Jason presented his character with a sense of realism. When Gail turns off the light in Andrew’s room, he immediately screams, as the dark room reminds Andrew of what he experienced during the kidnapping. Andrew turns away from Gail and irritation can be seen on his face. As Andrew’s mother, Gail, is helping Andrew get ready for bed-time, he refuses to show his mother any amount of affection. With Seth’s performance, it contained the emotional weight you would expect from a film of this nature. ![]() The most notable one came from Seth Adkins, whose portrayal of the titular character stole the show! When a story revolves around a young character, casting a young actor or actress who can, talent-wise, carry most of the movie is essential. The acting: In Taming Andrew, there were some acting performances that stood out to me. Taming Andrew poster created by Hearst Entertainment Productions, Michael Filerman Productions, Lifetime Television, and Starlight Home Entertainment
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