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 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
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.