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.
Germany Year Zero (1948)
Set in war torn Berlin after WWII, Germany Year Zero is the story of a 12-year-old boy who struggles to help his family survive.
Kruimeltje (1999)
Kruimeltje is a perfect choice for family Holiday viewing. Not only is it entertaining and heartwarming, but it's guaranteed to inspire moral values in its younger and older viewers alike.
Mike Says Goodbye! (2012)
Mike Says Goodbye! is a film for the holidays filled with likable (and some not so likable) characters and a cast that delivers great performances.
Sticks and Stones (2013)
George is different from the other kids – has no friends and doesn’t really want any. He's happy on his own – an introvert, a weirdo or perhaps just a normal kid who tries to make sense of the world in his own way.
Joshua (2007)
The behavior of an eccentric boy, who is an only child for nine years, takes a sinister turn when a newborn sister arrives in the household.
12 Notes Down (2008)
12 Notes Down is a documentary film that focuses on the experiences of a young member of the Royal Chapel Choir as he realizes that his changing voice would require him to stop singing.
Balkanica LTD (2013)
A tension filled narrative and a surprising ending are featured in Balkanika LTD -- a story of the encounter between a young Croatian boy and an adult member of the Serbian militia.
Dry Rain (2008)
Dry Rain is a short film that tells the story of a father who steals his son from his ex-wife and crosses the border into Canada.
Gun Smugglers (1948)
Gun Smugglers stars a young protagonist and has everything you could expect from a good Western – exciting fist fights, shootouts, lots of horse-riding and, of course, a beautiful maiden.
13 ans (2008)
My 13 is a delightful short film from France that gives a unique twist to the otherwise familiar first love narrative.
I Killer (2012)
I Killer features an intriguing, yet disturbing, narrative: two young boys trying to join a gang of tough kids - the Killers. The initiation rite includes secrecy, blindfolds, blood oaths and, the ultimate requirement, a sacrifice.
Ivan Noel Announces Next Film
Filmmaker Ivan Noel has announced his next project - a movie called They Returned - a beautifully touching, yet unnerving story about the unexplained disappearance of three children.