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.
Ricky: Three’s a Crowd (2013)
A 2013 German film about three adolescents facing Coming-of-Ages experiences.
Billy Elliot Live & DVD
Beginning 24-Nov-2014. 24 in the U.K., a Blu-ray and DVD release will take place of Billy Elliot Live.
Pure (2002)
At its core, Pure is a powerful and heart-wrenching coming of age drama. The story is told from the point-of-view of the young Paul (Harry Eden), who witnesses the horrible consequences of drug usage and the hardship of withdrawal.
Agostino (1962)
Some of the best films I know were the ones made in the 60's and 70's. Agostino, directed by Mauro Bolognini, is no exception. The film is based on the novel of the same name --Agostino, written in 1945 by Alberto Moravia .
Mercy (2014)
A film based on a short story from Stephen King's Skeleton Crew, Mercy features popular young actors Chandler Riggs and Joel Courtney.
You’ll Be a Man (2013)
Twenty-year-old Theodore takes a job babysitting 10–year old Leonard in this delightful French film focusing on the conflict between conventional and unconventional lifestyles.
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.