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.
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.
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.