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.
Yo ho ho (1981)
Pirates, Indians and adventures …and a 10-year-old boy who finds inspiration and hope in the tale an actor creates for him. Yo ho ho is filled with fantasy and humor and is equally interesting for children and adults.
Child’s Play (1980)
Child's Play or An American Short Story is a short film released in the United States in 1980. The atmosphere of the film can easily be compared with some of the earliest adaptations of the books of Stephen King while, at the same time, the story is told in a manner not much different than one would expect to find in the tales of Hans Christian Anderson.
Have Dreams, Will Travel (2007)
Have Dreams, Will Travel is an enjoyable coming of age tale. The viewer follows two young people, Benjamin and Cassie, and their adventures, as they cross several states on their escape to Baltimore.
The Orphans – Original Director’s Cut
Films are predominantly made for entertainment. However some, such as the Russian movie The Orphans (1977) -- thanks to its intelligently composed narrative -- lead its viewers to powerful conclusions about life.
Cregan
Cregan is a British short film released in 2007. Filmed in the UK and Ireland, it stars Ciaran Flynn and is directed by Stephen North.
NimmerMeer (2006)
NimmerMeer (also known as Nevermore) is a German film released in 2006. It is a wonderfully told coming of age fairy tale that can be equally enjoyed by adults and children and is a film highly recommended to the readers of theskykid.com.
Sting (2007)
Sting (also known as Stikk ) is a short coming of age film from Norway. Written and directed by Vigdis Nielsen the film focuses on bullying. The film reveals the nature of the events that occur in the schoolyard which, while not reflected by the official records, are part of the daily life at most high schools.
Das Goldene Ding (1972)
Das Goldene Ding is a 1972 made for TV film, released in West Germany, which follows in much detail the Greek myth of Jason. It's the retelling of the legend made popular by Jason and the Argonauts, using a new and unique approach to filmmaking and storytelling for its time. A "must see" for fans of the coming of age genre.
The World Through Kids’ Eyes
The World trough kids’ eyes can be seen as a valuable sociological and history lesson which allows us to have a glimpse of worlds, realities, experiences, quite untypical to what most people are used to be seeing in their mundane lives.
Gotcha (1991)
A good portrayal of the coming of age story of twelve-year-old Marco - full of mischievous behavior and harmless pranks on the people around him.
The Annunciation
Review of the Hungarian coming of age film The Annunciation at theskykid.com