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The Cider House Rules Movie Review


The Cider House Rules is a 1999 film that is grossly captivating.

So I just watched the movie, The Cider House Rules, and it follow's Homer (Tobey Maguire) as an orphan that is trained as a doctor by the orphanage's doctor and head person. One day Homer decides to venture out and go with a couple that went to see the doctor, so Homer can see life a little more. 
When I saw this film, I went in knowing absolutely nothing about it, and I didn't think that it would be that good. I was wrong on so many levels. The Cider House Rules is such a great film, I can't believe that I haven't heard of it before! 
Tobey Maguire gives a fantastic performance as Homer, and he plays the character in a way that is hard to describe but oddly charming. Tobey Maguire's performance demands your attention and it doesn't let go. I can't think of anything wrong with anyone else's acting, so I'm just going to applaud the cast as a whole. 
Seriously, it seemed as if everyone involved in this production really cared about what they were doing and it's greatly appreciated. 
The Cider House Rules is charming, captivating, and just an all around heartwarming story that brings itself full circle in the most organic way. Bravo, to this hidden gem amongst all the muck in the film industry. If you want to sit down and watch an all around good movie, then The Cider House Rules, might be just right for you.



final score: 4/5


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