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.
The Abduction of Zack Butterfield (2011) » Movie Review
The Abduction of Zack Butterfield is a powerful and controversial coming of age thriller.
Wanted (1994)
Short films are essential for the coming of age genre which is why they have their own category in the coming of age movie awards. Commonly most good short productions are filmed either in the Scandinavian region or UK and the film I am going to review now is not an exception.
Zelimo (2001)
Zelimo is a coming of age film that tells the story of a young Jewish farm boy who embarks on a journey from Russia to America in search of a better life. The film, through flashbacks, looks at the boy’s haunted past as he seeks a new life in a new world.
Coming of age movie awards 2010
The coming of age movie awards nominations are open for voting for a second year. Only at theskykid.com !
The Lazarus Child
Would you do everything for your child ? How would you react if there is an accident and someone tells you that the treatment of your child is outside the budget ? Who has the right to decide what is in your child best interest ? Do you believe that a world beyond consciousness exists?
Esperame mucho (1983)
A review of the Argentinian coming of age drama Esperame mucho starring Federico Olivera. Highly recommended film for its coming of age values and educational potential.
Pan’s Labyrinth (2006)
Del Toro's heart-breaking but beautifully realized instant classic was one of the best films of the last decade. Here's a review, for any of you who missed it.
Gutta Boys
Review of the Norwegian TV- Series Gutta Boys ( also known as Boys Will Be Boys and Poikien jutut ). A highly recommended coming of age drama.
Le Petit Nicolas (2009)
Le Petit Nicolas (2009) - review of the new French film Le Petit Nicola based on the stories written by written by René Goscinny, the creator of Asterix.
BLUE JEANS-Du beurre aux Allemands (1977)
Review of the french coming of age drama BLUE JEANS-Du beurre aux Allemands (1977) starring the eleven years old Gilles Budin .
The Go-Between (1970)
Now that The Go-Between here’s an appreciation of that great film, in which a boy on the verge of turning 13 has his life forever changed one hot summer.
Ulterious: A Screenplay of Boy vs. Boy
A movie about a boy should start with the boy. Mine does.Well, it's not a movie yet! For now, it's only a screenplay, called Ulterious. Once it's made, however, it will be the kind of film that would be reviewed here, and discussed here, and hopefully cherished, by all those who love coming-of-age movies.