Question 1

What real-life adoption story inspired the book that 'Martian Child' is based on?

Accepted Answer

Author David Gerrold adopted a son as an openly-gay man, though the film's protagonist is straight with a female love interest, which drew criticism from some in the gay community.

Question 2

Which director was brought in to shoot new footage for the film according to a 2007 Los Angeles Times report?

Accepted Answer

Jerry Zucker was brought in to shoot new footage, as reported by Patrick Goldstein in the Los Angeles Times on August 10, 2007.

Question 3

What subtle candy reference appears when Dennis stops in the grocery store?

Accepted Answer

Dennis stopped and stood next to a stack of Mars bars in the grocery store scene.

Question 4

What connection exists between Amanda Peet's character name and screenwriter David Gerrold's early work?

Accepted Answer

Amanda Peet plays a character named Harlee, referencing Gerrold's early novel titled 'When H.A.R.L.I.E. was One.'

Question 5

What is the central dilemma faced by the protagonist in 'Martian Child'?

Accepted Answer

A recently-widowed science fiction writer considers whether to adopt a hyper-imaginative 6-year-old boy who claims to be from Mars and has been abandoned and socially rejected.

Question 6

What real-life adoption story inspired the film's source material?

Accepted Answer

Author David Gerrold adopted a son as an openly-gay man, though the film's protagonist was changed to be straight with a female love interest, causing some criticism.

Question 7

Which director was brought in to shoot new footage for the film according to a Los Angeles Times report?

Accepted Answer

Jerry Zucker was brought in to shoot new footage, as reported by Patrick Goldstein in the Los Angeles Times on August 10, 2007.

Question 8

What subtle product placement appears when Dennis stops next to a stack of candy bars?

Accepted Answer

When David and Dennis were in the grocery store, Dennis stopped and stood next to a stack of Mars bars.

Question 9

What connection exists between Amanda Peet's character name and the screenwriter's early novel?

Accepted Answer

Screenwriter David Gerrold wrote an early novel called 'When H.A.R.L.I.E. was One,' and Amanda Peet plays a character named Harlee.

Question 10

Which three actors from this film reunited in the 2009 disaster movie 2012?

Accepted Answer

John Cusack, Amanda Peet, and Oliver Platt would team up again in the disaster movie 2012 (2009).

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