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.

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.
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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.
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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.

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theSkyKid.com unveils its new official logo

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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.
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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...
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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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Film preview: Hugo (2011)

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"Hugo" is Martin Scorsese's new movie based on the best selling book by author Brian Selznick "The Invention of Hugo Cabret". It will be released on Thanksgiving Day, 2011. Learn more in this preview of the film.
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Logan (2010)

Reviews
Logan is an emotionally charged, heart-warming story that tackles a tough topic fearlessly.
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Cinema Paradiso (1988)

Classic Movies
Cinema Paradiso is an all around great film that works on many levels and is a cornerstone coming-of-age film that can show many others how it should be done. It is a film you should see.
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Maltiysky Krest (2008)

Reviews
If you are fond of action films and don't insist on an original plot (while there are some nice touches to the story - it feels oddly familiar) - you may end up liking this film. After all, some films are made for pure entertainment.
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Pirates of the Plain (1999)

Reviews
As entertaining as Home Alone and as intriguing as Peter Pan – Pirates of the Plain is a splendid family film that the whole family will enjoy.
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Billy’s Angel (2011)

Short films
Billy's Angel is a genuine and tender coming of age film that manages to fit more meaning into its twelve minutes than many expensive Hollywood blockbusters.
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