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.
Better Nate Than Ever (2022)
Better Nate Than Ever features an uplifting Coming-of-Age story guaranteed to brighten your day. Highly recommended!
Once Upon a Time in Euskadi (2021)
Despite strong performances from the child cast, Once Upon a Time in Euskadi failed to engage me.
Cast No Shadow (2014)
Cast No Shadow has it all: a great cast, a unique narrative, stunning cinematography and a thought provoking finale. Recommended!
Venice (2010)
A story of an eleven-year-old boy who experiences first-hand life in Poland during World War II and features an outstanding performance by Marcin Walewski.
Mackintosh and T.J. (1975)
Mackintosh and T.J. is a story about an unexpected friendship between a wandering ranch laborer and a fourteen-year-old runaway/hitchhiker.
Verde ( 2006)
Green (Verde) is a Mexican short film with friendship as its central topic.
Playground (2021)
Playground is a realistic and original Coming-of-Age themed movie with an engaging narrative that drives its message home without resorting to emotional manipulation.
The Red Head (1932)
The Red Head impressed me with its serious and dramatic story, excellent cinematography and the amazing acting performance of the young lead Robert Lynen, who made his film debut in this classic. Highly recommended.
Beyond the Horizon (2019)
Beyond the Horizon is a captivating Coming-of-Age film which focuses on change and the complexity of human relationships.
Don (2006)
Don is billed as a sports film. The plot has a 12-year-old boy getting expelled from a private school, leading to a new beginning at a public school where he is not welcomed by his new classmates, but gets to show off his exceptional soccer skills.
The Children of Times Square (1986)
The Children of Times Square is a 1986 American made-for-television criminal drama film with a plot is powerful enough to attract spectators more than 30 years after the film's initial release.
A Childhood (2015)
A Childhood features stunning visuals and wonderful acting by the entire cast resulting in cinematic magic. A must see!