Reviews
A curated collection of coming-of-age film reviews focusing on the transitional period of youth. Discover thoughtful critiques that prioritize emotional impact, empathy, and the fragile beauty of growing up on screen. We celebrate young artistic talent and the timeless stories that bridge the gap between childhood and adulthood.
Theis and Nico (1999)
Theis and Nico is a funny and heartwarming film that be equally enjoyed by viewers of all ages.
How Green Was My Valley (1941)
A timeless portrayal of a bygone, simpler time, How Green was My Valley is a story filled with wisdom, insights and a tint of bitter sweet nostalgia.
Captain Fantastic (2016)
A Coming-of-Age experience for almost all the characters in this film, from the oldest to the youngest. Highly recommended for the free spirits out there.
Roller Coaster (2008)
Roller Coaster features an abundance of dramatic and visual surprises, making its 30 minute length fly by.
Boyhood (2014)
Boyhood is both a nostalgic time capsule of the recent past and an ode to growing up and parenting.
World Wide Woven Bodies (2015)
World Wide Woven Bodies is as much about the Coming-of-Age of a Norwegian teenager as it is about the advent of the internet as a 90s historical event.
14+ (2015)
An accurate portrayal of what it is like to be a teenager nowadays, presented in a thoughtful and honest manner.
Snake Bite (2016)
A suspenseful short film, Snake Bite grabs one’s interest and holds it throughout – all the way to its original ending.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)
An excellent Coming-Of-Age drama/romance that does almost everything right. Highly recommended!
The Demons (2015)
As a coming-of-age drama, The Demons, is not light entertainment, it is a realistic perspective of the world of the guiltless and the guilty.
The Liverpool Goalie (2010)
First-love, friendship, bullying, self-acceptance and respect, The Liverpool Goalie shares the characteristics of many Coming-of-Age films, but without clichés. A fun filled, refreshing cinematic experience.
Changes (2014)
A Coming-of-Age story touching on topics such as bullying, racism, individualism vs group mentality and self-acceptance.