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.
Coming of age movie awards 2010
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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.
The Leaving of Liverpool (1992)
Review of the TV Coming of age drama The Leaving of Liverpool first broadcasted in the form of mini series back in 1992.
Den sidste viking
Review of the Danish adventure " Den sidste viking " . A serious and dark coming of age film about the boys journey towards himself.