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.

Let Me In (2010)

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Director Matt Reeves knew exactly what he was doing by staying with the original screenplay. By using flash backs and additional sequences while short, he brought much more meaning to the story that had been so subtle in the original movie that there were missed in my viewing.

Teufelskicker (2010)

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Already attracting a lot of interest in both Germany and overseas, Teufelskicker (Devil's Kickers) is the new sport themed film starring all the members of the popular German band Apollo 3. Teufelskicker is a family film, featuring European style football, that the kids will especially enjoy.

Pappersväggar (2007)

Short films

This review concentrates on a short childrens horror film based on a short story by John Ajvide Lindqvist - the author of Let the Right One In. Its original title is Pappersväggar (or Paperwalls in English) and it was released at the beginning of 2007.

The Boy Cried Murder (1966)

Classic Movies

Children often make up stories to gain attention. Sometimes, if they do it too much, they are eventually ignored. But when this happens to one small boy, he gets into big trouble. Will anyone be there to help him?

Johnny- The True Story of A Civil War Legend

American cinema

Johnny is largely a historical autobiography with a touch of realistic scenes integrated in between the photographs and drawings from the Civil War.

Hounddog (2007)

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Hounddog stars Dakota Fanning in a coming an age tale of a young girl who struggles to overcome some horrible moments in her life while making sense of the world around her. It's a good film with a touching story that deserves much more attention than it received after its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival.

Losing Track (1992)

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Losing Track is a 1992, made for TV movie, produced by BBC Screen One. It tells the story of a father and son who have lost their connection after a long separation. This movie is sure to tug at the heartstrings of its viewers, as it touches on universal issues such an obsession with the past and father- son relationships.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

American cinema

Combining fantasy, reality and hand drawn cartoons, no matter if you are in middle school or long out of it, you're going to love Diary of a Wimpy Kid and see it more than once to re-experience the 'laughing out loud' comedy of its entire hour and half length.

Emmett

Canadian Cinema

Emmet is a forty-eight minute long Canadian film that tells the story of a friendship and of life changing choices.

The Flyboys: (a.k.a. Sky Kids) (2008)

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Some films you can see once and forget you ever saw it. The Flyboys: (a.k.a. Sky Kids) (2008) is not one of those films. From the very first scenes, you can tell this is going to be a movie that will capture, not only your attention, but also your heart!

American Drummer Boy (2001)

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The American Civil War and its events and heroes have inspired thousands of films and books. American Drummer Boy is a well-made coming of age saga about the Civil War.

Mirakel (2000)

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Scandinavian films about coming of age are known for their special twists in the storyline. And they come in wide variety – from serious to cute and entreating but perhaps a little bit weird. Mirakel is a Danish film released in 2000, which falls into the second category. Mirakel has a nice cast, but a weird storyline. Read SkyKid's full review about it.

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