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Jet Boy

jet boy movie cover Independent and rare Canadian movie – Jet Boy is not easy to find. It is a well made drama that deals with serious subjects. The main character is Nathan – a 14 years old boy who is also a hustler. His role is played by Brandon Nadon – who makes a remarkable debut with this movie. The movie is grim and sad at times – I felt really sorry for Nathan and for all others kids out there hustling on the streets because of the way they are raised . Soon after the viewer discovers that his mother is drug addicted and did not really care about him , his dad is unknown.

Nathan just wants to be loved and to have someone to care for him. In one of the scenes he says : ” “I just want to be a good kid” and that shows that if he had different childhood he would be just as your next door kid. But instead he has to bring drugs to his mother and do things – which no child should do .When his mother dies from overdoes he runs away from the social workers and meet Broom who seem to be some sort of criminal. He tags along with him to Vancouver and they both learn a lot about themselves and each other.

In addition to the story itself, the movie Jet boy allows us to enjoy its first class character development. At first we do not know almost anything about the people we meet and then as the story goes on we learn a lot – and still a room for surprises remain ….

The movie at IMDB (link) Another provocative coming of age tale – The Little Criminals

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I’ve seen this movie, it’s worth watching.

Does anyone know where it’s possible to get “The suite life of Zack & Cody” except usenet groups.

I’d like to watch all three seasons, but don’t know where to get it =(

Comment by blizzard — October 4, 2007 #
Indeed Jet Boy is worth watching . It made a entry in my movie collection.

Comment by skykid — October 4, 2007 #
Can’t find it anywhere.
Thanks for the review.

Comment by SamiH — October 5, 2007 #
been watching last night, the character is very moving.. the ending was very suprise and unexpected..

when I was younger, Nathan remind me my old friend he was quite ‘abandoned’ wondering where he’s now

Comment by michealangelo — October 29, 2007 #
Check on Ebay, SamiH – it is listed under ‘Moments” as well. That’s the only version I could find. It has Swedish Subtitles that you can’t take off, but those are easy to ignore.

Comment by Zoleth — October 29, 2007 #
I have that same version – under the title Moments – SamiH – read the comments on this post and note who made them – this could help ( :

Comment by skykid — October 29, 2007 #
There was one similar boy in my life as well – I just thought of him after reading the comments of michealangelo. He was a real friend – even after I did not believe in him – because of the way he had to live his life. There are some scenes from the movie – which I could relate to personal experiences as well.

Comment by skykid — October 29, 2007 #
his movie is vry nice i never got to finish it though
where can I get a copy please ive looked everywhere

Comment by zachattack — February 5, 2008 #
I wrote and directed this move. It came out on Univeral Home video (VHS) in 2002 and never made it to DVD in North America, although you can find it in various DVD versions in Europe. There’s a French language version of the film out there as well. I can’t remember the French title. In English it translates to Lost Innocence. If you’re trying to locate an English version of the film, try the Canadian distributor REMSTAR in Montreal.

Sincerely,

Dave Schultz

Comment by Dave Schultz — February 27, 2008 #
Hello Dave,

Its a honer to have your comment in my blog. Indeed the movie now is more easier to find in Europe – I have heard of DVD stores in London that have it.

Thank you for writing and directing such a powerful movie.

Sincerely ,

SkyKid

Comment by skykid — February 27, 2008 #
I agree. A beautifully moving story that instills hope forgotten and fosters an understanding by the lay person who previously saw only a street person. Not a person capable or even in need of love, protection and understanding. I am sure it has changed lives and may have indeed saved lives. It is in my collection as well. Again, well done Mr. Schultz and thank you.

b

Comment by bestpi — April 3, 2008 #
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Pingback by Little Criminals - an excellent coming of age story from Canada | Sky Kid 2.0 — June 30, 2008 #
Hi! The film is very cool. Till the very end i didn’t believe that everything would be OK!
Very well done Mr. Schoulz!!!
Does anyone know what is the music in the beginnign? I like it so much, but don’t know how to find it?
Thanks for rising this topic))

Comment by Dasha — October 13, 2008 #
Just watched this movie and am amazed by how good it is – very engaging – you just cant keep your eyes off those two main actors! Dylan Walsh and Brandon Nadon are both are amazing. Why is this movie so rare and unknown or is it only that way in USA? Seems like it was popular in Europe. It reminds me of European style films actually – you really feel like you know those two characters and care about them.

Comment by michelle — December 24, 2008 #