The Boy by Craig Mcneill Hollywood Film Critique Essay
Hollywood Film Critique
A lot of what we see portrayed in movies may not based in reality, which can lead to confusion about psychological disorders. Select the following films and review the film from the view of a Psychology student. You must provide a summation of the selected movie and discuss it from a psychological viewpoint. You should explain and discuss the mental illness depicted in the film. Based on your knowledge from class and your test, determine if the film accurately depicts the disorder identified or if it is flawed. Be sure to discuss the observable behaviors that are consistent with the disorder. This is a review based on psychological information provided in the textbook and/or lecture. This should be a concise 3-4 page paper, not an overview of what you think about the movie in general. No sources in addition to the textbook are required.
The Boy (2015)
Address is upbringing, his family dynamics, and what lead to psychopathic behaviors to emerge. Use external resources if possible to address your assertions.
Written Assignment-Movie Review
The Boy (2015)
“An intimate portrait of a 9-year-old sociopath’s growing fascination with death.”
https://www.nbc.com/syfy-movies/video/the-boy/3713061
PLEASE WRITE A 2-5 PAGE (TYPED/DOUBLE SPACED) RESPONSE TO THE FILM
PROVIDE AN OBSERVATION ON THE FOLLOWING:
THE CHILD’S UPBRINGING/DEVELOPMENT
ATTACHMENT-DETACHMENT CHALLENGES
FAMILY DYNAMICS
DEVELOPMENT OF DEVIANT BEHAVIOR
IMPACT OF SOCIALIZATION AND LACK THEREOF
ENVIRONMENT ISSUES OR CHALLENGES
HOW HIS ACTIONS REINFORCE FURTHER BEHAVIORS
MORAL DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES
POTENTIAL FUTURE OUTCOMES AND ACTIONS
