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.
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.
Mio in the Land of Faraway (1987)
Mio in the Land of Faraway is a fairy tale that features the acting debut of a young Christian Bale.
The Devil’s Playground (1976)
An accurate portrayal of comradeship and the trials and tribulations associated with living at a boarding school.
Gente de bien (2014)
Gente de bien (English: Well To Do People) is a 2014 Coming-of-Age drama focusing on social inequalities.
The Brave One (1956)
"The Brave One" tells the story of Leonardo – a young Mexican boy who raises a fighting bull from calf-hood.