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.
Bloody Kids (1979)
A dark story of a disturbed youth who persuades his easily-led school friend to take part in a prank that goes too far.
Møv og Funder (1991)
Despite its relatively short screen time, Møv og Funder's simple narrative is filled with nuances that make it intriguing and action that makes it intense and a joy to watch.
Oliver Twist (Disney, 1997)
A made for TV Disney movie of the classic Charles Dickens tale.
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close (2011)
A story more complex than it appears on the surface featuring Thomas Horn in a remarkably lifelike depiction of a child on the autistic spectrum who is trying to cope with overpowering grief..and more.
My Family and Other Animals (2005)
The experiences of an eccentric British family's stay on Corfu (Greece) as seen through the eyes of its youngest family member.
My Life So Far (1999)
My Life So Far offers a splendid depiction of innocent childhood curiosity -- a perfect choice for a family's evening entertainment.
My Friend Percy’s Magical Gym Shoes (1994)
A Swedish Coming-of-Age film based on a youth novel by Ulf Stark that will be enjoyed by younger viewers and grown-ups will find heartwarming and touching.
The Boy (2015)
Newcomer Jared Breeze delivers an impressively authentic performance in The Boy, an intimate portrait of a 9-year-old sociopath's growing fascination with death.
To See The Sea (2014 )
To See the Sea is easy going and entertaining, yet manages to emit a surprising amount of significance.
Good Machine Gun Sound (2014)
A slice of real life – thanks to a capable youthful cast and Director Meby's talent for working so well with it. Recommended!
O.T.E. (2013)
A seven-year-old boy finds himself in a post-apocalyptic world in which all adults have been killed in a pandemic.