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.

Pan’s Labyrinth (2006)

Reviews
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.
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Gutta Boys

European Cinema

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.

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Le Petit Nicolas (2009)

European Cinema
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.
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BLUE JEANS-Du beurre aux Allemands (1977)

Classic Movies
Review of the french coming of age drama BLUE JEANS-Du beurre aux Allemands (1977) starring the eleven years old Gilles Budin .
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The Go-Between (1970)

Classic Movies
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.
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Ulterious: A Screenplay of Boy vs. Boy

Reviews
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.
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The Leaving of Liverpool (1992)

Reviews
Review of the TV Coming of age drama The Leaving of Liverpool first broadcasted in the form of mini series back in 1992.
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Zoomerne

Reviews
A film about friendship, secrets and espionage.Zoomerne reviewed by Ikarus for theskykid.com
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Den sidste viking

European Cinema

Review of the Danish adventure " Den sidste viking " . A serious and dark coming of age film about the boys journey towards himself.

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Hope and Glory (1987)

Reviews

Hope and Glory is a British and American made film. Written and directed by John Boorman. It was based on his own life experinces growing up in Blitz , London during world WWII .

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Da obichash na inat / Stubborn Love (Europe: English title)

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Although I have seen...
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Single Santa Seeks Mrs. Claus: Great Film For The Season

Reviews
Single Santa  Seeks Mrs. Claus is...
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