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.

BlinkyTM (2011)

Short films

The short film "BlinkyTM" tells the story of Alex (Max Records) and his friendship with a robot - Blinky. The movie grabs your attention and keeps it for the whole of its duration - just 12 minutes - but it's twelve minutes you won't forget.

Dolphin Tale (2011)

Reviews

“Dolphin Tale” is a just released coming-of-age film that tells the tale of a boy and the injured dolphin he attempts to help. While the movie is great for the whole family, it is mainly a children's film, but one that helps young children learn the value of community and helping others.

When I Was 5, I Killed Myself (1994)

Reviews

"Quand j’avais cinq ans, je m’ai tue" can be described as a coming-of-age film, a drama and even a love story. It owes this categorization to its complicated plot, which features romance, psychology and loss of innocence all blended together and presented in an engaging manner by skillful Director Jean-Claude Sussfeld and an excellent cast.

Tommy The Kid

Short films

Tommy the Kid is a wonderful short film in which a boy's imagination and his adventures, as told by the Australian director Stuart Clegg, makes the reality and fantasy world blend into one truly engaging story. I don't hesitate to recommend it highly to the readers of theSkyKid.com.

Respiro (2002)

Reviews

Respiro is an Italian drama set on the island of Lampedusa (near Sicily). The cinematography of the film features stunning nature scenes, impressive underwater shots and abstract images, greatly contributing to the enjoyment of the film, which will appeal mainly to lovers of art house cinema.

I Want To Be A Soldier (2010)

Reviews

The issue of how children are affected by violence in the media today is not a new one....I found this film very disturbing and it got me thinking about the violence children are exposed to via various media and games they play these days. Whether violence in the various media and in video games that children play these days negatively affects them or not, Director Christian Molina has stated in an interview that he "wanted to educate the viewer to draw his own conclusions". In "I Want To Be A Soldier", he's met his goal.

theSkyKid.com unveils its new official logo

Reviews

TheSkyKid.com – a leading online media site that promotes young artists in music and the arts unveiled its new logo today. It’s designed to reflect the site’s commitment to young talent in all aspects of the arts.

The Psychology of the Coming of Age Movie

Articles

Almost all world cultures throughout history have had some type of coming of age rite of passage. In the Western world today, rites of passage aren't so clearly defined. The Coming of Age genre in movies of today has evolved over the years; a look at that evolution...

Czarne Stopy (1987)

Classic Movies

Czarne Stopy presents to the viewer a different picture of youthful reality - one that some of us remember with nostalgia and which others, surrounded by computers and video games, do not know at all. This is Polish cinema for young audiences at its best!

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