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Fear of the Dark (2002)

I watched this one three times already. I think both boys do an amazing job. Jesse James is so good as the scared younger brother, and Kevin Zegers aces his role as the sceptical yet thoughful older brother. It's the psychological terror that invades into their minds, not so much the actual visual transformation. That leaves a lot to the viewer's personal imagination and makes the story quite scary, especially if you allow the eerie plot to affect you.

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

Das fliegende Klassenzimmer (1954)

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

Flight of the Navigator (1986)

One of my early childhood classics. Joey Kramer is doing a great job. I mean, hey, he is brilliant. The story too (time travel!) is well-thought-through and demanding. For young kids. Give it a try.

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

Forever Young (1992)

Great movie for children and those who stay young at heart. Mel Gibson and Elijah Wood interact splendidly. Elijah is doing an awesome job once again. The story is interesting and the cast aces the emotional implications. The ending is heart-warming. Thanks Mel and Elijah for a another great experience!

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

Funny Games U.S. (2007)

This is a one-of-a-kind horror movie.

Absolutely stunning, shocking, devastating, utterly horrifying.

Young Devon is an absolute charmer with a shining stage presence and aces his part... there are many emotional scenes for him, and the one sequence to be watched out for is when he tries to escape the two sadists... its a dream-like escape attempt, a moment almost taken from a child's nightmare... you try to run, you try to hide, you fear for your life... but there's no way out...

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

Good Boy! (2003)

I'll have to give it an 8. Liam Aiken has much screen time and is absolutely endearing in his role as the lonesome kid. I do admit that the story itself is rather predictable and obviously aimed at younger kids, but the message shines through. This message is the gift of friendship and trust, symbolized by Liam and his dog, but to be adapted to any kind of relationship. Liam does a brilliant job in showing his emotions and thus makes the movie valuable. Inspiring and very decent with a universal message - how many movies have that??

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

The Good Son (1993)

Wonderful interaction between Macauley and Elijah. Wonderful. Thrilling and very suspense-packed. The ending is emotionally very demanding and tough. Excellent performances by the boys.

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)

One rating point above part one, so a solid 8. The storyline has markedly grown in complexity and depth. The character performances are more pervasive and convincing. A wonderful movie for everyone, entertaining and again a festival of visual accomplishments. The cast is utter brilliant, as in all the HP parts. Rupert Grint in particular will always be remembered as Ron Weasley. Awesome character!

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)

This is my favorite movie of all four of the series. There are basically two main reasons for that. The time-travel sequence had me on the edge of my seat, I was stunned by the complexity and the brilliancy of how this aspect was presented, how it fitted to the scene before and how it was generally linked. That made it for me. The second reason was the complex storyline, in particular the new character of Mr. Lupin, Harry's teacher, and the way he and Sirius Black turned into animals as one of the movies highlights. Also the map of the castle with the mysterious footprints was just utter genius! Harry's fight against the "Dementor"-guys was a very powerful sequence, when you consider him being emotionally so much involved here, when he created that shield with the memories of his parents. When I look into Harry's eyes there, I can almost feel how much he struggles with his fear and how powerful his magical skills are. Again, my favorite of the series. Just think of the wonderful animal Harry and Hermione saved, what an eye-catcher.

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)

Remarkable: Almost as good as part one, if not better. Macauley is great again, as witty and sophisticated as Home Alone. A perfect, yeah, perfect movie for Christmas. All kids should see this one on Christmas Eve.

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

Houseboat (1958)

I didn't remember the boys in here. Shame on me ;)

Anyway, a classic. Cary Grant at its best.

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

Hugo (2011)

Asa is doing a very fine job here. Being in his prime boy age now, I hope he'll be doing one or two big pictures soon. He definitely has developed as an actor. The movie itself is a visual treat, including Asa, but the story was a bit far fetched at times. It still features a lovely cast and a compilation of individual moments that make Hugo as a whole worthwile to watch. Keep going, Asa!

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

I Am David (2003)

Ben Tibber does a good job. Decent flick.

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

Io parlo! (2009)

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

The Island on Bird Street (1997)

Good movie, but not among my all-time favorites.

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

Jack (1996)

This movie has something very important: a message of life. This is due to the underlying themes as well as to Robin Williams' touching performance which is saddening and inspirational at the same time. He is able to transform the sheer hopelessness of his fate which subjects him to an early death with such outstanding and sincere skills that are deeply moving. Apart from that his entire character - as it is designed - demands substantial acting throughout the whole plot. He delivers a performance that many other actors would simply not have been able to accomplish. It takes a special kind of actor to portray such a character just as Jack here.

The message is that despite a fate that destines us to be exposed to tremendous agonies and blank despair, there is always a light of hope, and this light burns in our hearts. It's up to us only what we do with the time that we're granted with. In Jack's case time is even more precious than for normal people. Despite the sadness and despair that is ultimately caused thereby, we still have the chance to make the best out of every minute. All we have to do is value the little things, such as friendship and love, and thus escape the shades of darkness.

The movie itself is funny and sincere, it has important dialogues and, as stated above, a real massage, which makes it special. Watch out for it.

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

Jack Frost (1998)

All right, a walking-talking snowman was a bit too much for me to give this otherwise exceptional movie a higher rating. Father-son moments kill me emotionally if scripted and acted properly, and this one started out very promising indeed. Joseph Cross is very appealing as well, has lots of screen time and some emotional scenes (what always levels up the quality of a movie for me). The dialogs are brilliant, the story has a fine message, but again - the snowman was a bit too much. So - a solid 8 due to joseph and the themes.

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

Das Jahr der ersten Küsse (2002)

Good movie, shows a lot of very intimate scenes of the boy's sexual awakening.

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

Joe the King (1999)

Strong cast and a great character study of a working class kid who struggles desperately to keep his dysfunctional family together. Awesome performance by Noah Fleiss.

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

Joshua (2007)

Jacob's performance is actually decent - he's good at portraying that odd edge in his character. The story is a bit too subtle for a horror movie, the psychological terror is certainly there. Missing was a clear-cut background story as to why Joshua actually started acting weird - was it demonic possession? Was it a psychological defect, bequeathed to him by his mother? What exactly is the role of his uncle Ned? I find these questions intruiging, and they make the movie more interesting than it appears at first glance.

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

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