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.
Puberty (2014)
Written, directed and edited by eleven-year-old Zach Shire, Puberty is a short film about the changes that inevitably occur in a boy.
Sipur Hatzi-Russi (2006)
When you have a film about life, about the magic of dance, about care and devotion – there is no more suitable title than Love and Dance.
Kisses (2008)
Through the eyes of the film's two young protagonists, we see what life can be like -when there is a lack of understanding from parents and peers and verbal and physical abuse are mundane.
The Rocket (2013)
Beautiful cinematography, set locations and, most of all, the performance of the young cast make this a film worth seeing.
Ironsides (2009)
Ironsides is a story of two boys, each trying to win their father’s affections - one by fighting, and one by seeking peace.
Stew (2013)
Stew is a film about the past coming back to haunt the present.
Review : Great Adventures (2012)
The viewer is invited to take an epic journey in the 2012 short film Great Adventures.
Little Manhattan (2005)
A magical time in a child's life -- first love. Little Manhattan captures that special time so well. A fantastic film that unfortunately deserved a lot more attention than it got upon its release.
The Saddest Boy in the World (2006)
The Saddest Boy in the World is an avant-garde short film that explores the inner world of a young boy overwhelmed with dark thoughts on the verge of his ninth birthday.
VARMiNT (2012)
A 12-year-old savage boy tries to survive in a hostile world among people that seemingly regard him as a pest.
Little Lord Fauntleroy (1936)
A tint of sentimentality and drama and a lot of charm and talent all helped director John Cromwell to create a classic feel-good story. My highest recommendation.
Hide Your Smiling Faces (2013)
Hide Your Smiling Faces is a psychological drama that follows the rite-of-passage experiences of two adolescent kids as they face a shocking tragedy.