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.
Song for a Raggy Boy (2003)
I watched this movie with tears in my eyes. No other movie until know was able to make me feel such pain – almost physical just from watching the story that unfolds on the screen. With risk to repeat myself I must note that this was probably the hardest movie to watch from all I have seen until the moment.
Goodnight Mister Tom (1998)
Review of the British coming of age film Goodnight Mister Tom (1998) starring Nick Robinson
Trevor (1994)
Trevor is a film for each of us - a film for youthful confusion, for acceptance and individualism. If you have 20 minutes to spare - they will be best spent in watching this wonderful short film. This film has a very inspirational introduction by Ellen DeGeneres.
Pixote: A Lei do Mais Fraco (1981)
Pixote (1981) - all the kid actors came from the real world – from the poorest neighborhoods, with one mission in life – to survive.
Mandragora (1997)
But on to the movie, it is the masterpiece of Wiktor Grodecki. Of this, there is no doubt. I highly recommend that you watch it at least once. And maybe someday you will be able to make a difference for a boy, who may be living like the boys shown in this movie.