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Son of Rambow (2007)

Absolutely brilliant!

My Movie Rating:

10 / 10

Song for a Raggy Boy (2003)

One of the best movies I've seen in years. Watch it, watch it, watch it! The characters are so strong and the story will break your heart. I don't feel ashamed to admit that I cried at the end. One of the most harrowing real-life dramas of all time.

My Movie Rating:

10 / 10

Stand by Me (1986)

Well, what can I say? This is probably the most classic coming of age story of all times. All the actors act magnificently, especially the two main characters. Magic and nostalgia as never experienced before. Unique, simply unique. A look into the heart and soul of the youth in the 50s. Thanks to Stephen King for the original artwork.

My Movie Rating:

10 / 10

Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991)

Best movie ever in terms of a combination between first class action, special/visual effects and thrilling suspense on the one hand, and a sophisticated, emotionally stirring and huge storyline that stuns anyone on the other hand. Furlong is great as John Connor. The whole movie is just a de-luxe masterpiece of movie history.

My Movie Rating:

10 / 10

To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)

Yeah, I agree. Phillip Alford did a fine job in here. Gregory Peck gives an outstanding performance, maybe his best ever. The story is pervasive and has lots of very important themes in it. Great classic, definitely one of those movies one has to see.

My Movie Rating:

10 / 10

The War (1994)

What a movie! It has everything. It's a story of child adventures, of father-son relationship, of people in the South in the 70s, of war and anti-war sentiments, of dreams and ambitions, of despair and disillusion. The soundtrack is marvellous (CCR, Cat Stevens), and Elijah Wood... Well, he's the only male actor I'd really call handsome. His eyes are so expressive, his acting is so natural and mature, his handling of emotional and exposing scenes is perfect... He is one of the best child actors, maybe second to Haley Joel Osment in overall all time performances. Kevin Costner and Mare Winningham are awesome. The setting (Mississippi, 1970s) is great and wonderfully put up. This movie is about the American Dream, about love and hope, about... so much. Just get it and watch it.

My Movie Rating:

10 / 10

Where Eskimos Live (2002)

See my review at BA Reviews.

My Movie Rating:

10 / 10

12 and Holding (2005)

Brilliant portrayal of kids losing their innocence. Scripted very much in the same narrative style as L.I.E., director Michael Cuesta once again perfectly examines the minds of young protagonists and that one moment in life when the world changes forever. Outstanding coming-of-age saga with awesome performances by the young cast. Watch out for it.

My Movie Rating:

9 / 10

7th Heaven (1996-2007)

A very conservative family, but due to its background message a very good series. It deals with many rites of passage and with growing up in general, and it shows the strengths of a huge family as well as the daily problems and struggles that accrue. The characters are just awesome and wonderfully chosen.

My Movie Rating:

9 / 10

Alexander (2004)

A masterpiece! I love this movie. It has touched me. Alexander's dreams and his determination never to give up on them. His dear commitment to Hephaistion, his relation to Bucephalos, and his bold ambitions to reach the end of the world, all of that appeals to me. Whenever I look into Colin's eyes, I see the boy who wanted to find the land where Heracles traveled to. I see the boy who tamed the black stallion and who rode towards the sun. I see the boy who talked to Aristotle about ruling the world. I see the boy who holds his father's hand, staring at the cave paintings, shivering in veneration. So... I see Connor Paolo all the time. That's what makes this movie so special to me. I see the overall character of Alexander in his eyes, which makes me feel I know him. The courage to fight for his dreams, the ambition never to give up, the endurance to take a stand and conquer. The ancient leader is portrayed decently and true to history, with all his failures and flaws, but with such power and credibility that make my eyes wet whenever he approaches the war elephants and whispers into Bucephalos' ears "You and I again, for the last time." I see young Alexander again, when he saved the stallion's life. Connor Paolo is outstanding, really. I'm a fan of his since this movie.

My Movie Rating:

9 / 10

Anche libero va bene (2006)

One of the finest boy performances in history.

My Movie Rating:

9 / 10

The Angel Doll (2000)

See my review at BA Reviews.

My Movie Rating:

9 / 10

Angela's Ashes (1999)

A great movie that needs to be recommended. It is the story of the childhood hardships of Frank McCourt, based on his book. It is the story of Ireland and how living and growing up in Ireland influenced and affected the ordinary and poor families in the 1930s, a desperate and bleak time. Life in Limerick was a burden for anyone and nothing but an uncompassionate struggle for the very day-to-day existence. This story symbolizes the epitome of James Joyce's perception of Ireland as a society caught in paralysis, a society the capital of which he described as "the sow that eats her pigs". The historical paralysis as an eternal scar on the Irish mentality and the religious paralysis as being mentally chained by the stifling impact of the Catholic Church is even strengthened by the personal poverty and the manifold tragedies that afflicted the McCourts. In the center of this account stands Frankie, and we come to experience the scorning contemporary society which offers nothing but apathy towards its citizens' needs through his eyes as he grows up amidst bleak and dirty surroundings. It is an account moving in its simplicity and agonizing in its apodictic truth. The moments of joy and happiness in Frankie's life, rare as they are, allow temporary escapes from a society and a culture caught in its despair and paralysis. The movie tells the story of an Irish boy growing up and trying to find hope and love amidst despair and abject poverty. It is a valuable account that needs to be applauded for its authenticity and brutal candor. Highly recommended.

My Movie Rating:

9 / 10

Au revoir les enfants (1987)

My Movie Rating:

9 / 10

Bennys gym (2007)

almost perfect little short

My Movie Rating:

9 / 10

Big (1988)

This movie is great. I mean, really. That's what every boy dreams of - to become an adult overnight! It's absolutely gorgeous to see Tom Hanks' performance - that's real acting, it requires a lot to play this part as genuinely and cordial as he did.

The message is so clear and so honest. The nostalgic edge is of such profound significance to the story. It's about the differences between being a kid and being an adult. It's about two very different perceptions of the same world that surrounds us. It's just us and how we make the best out of every day of our lives, and all it needs is to see the world through the eyes of a kid. A kid perceives all the things differently, with much more native and modest simplicity - the keystone to imagination and magic, the keystone to cherish the daily miracles in our lives.

This movie has a deep and very pervasive message. It has so much charm and vitality mingled with nostalgia and witchcraft. One of those movies I enjoyed watching when I was a kid. Recommended.

My Movie Rating:

9 / 10

Black and Blue (1999)

See my review at BA Reviews.

My Movie Rating:

9 / 10

Blöde Mütze! (2007)

Wonderful movie, highly recommended. About friendship, loss, loyalty, first love, trust, faith and daily struggles. The lead actor Johann Hillman as Martin is absolutely adorable, as cute as hell and a pleasure to watch. The other two characters, Konrad Baumann as Oliver and Lea Eisleb as Silke, are giving first class performances as well, their interaction is straight and genuine. I enjoyed it a great deal, mostly because it managed to portray three individuals finding real strength in each other. The movie explores their family backgrounds and deals with common struggles as well as the joys and pains of growing up. It avoids cliches and by getting around a feel-good ending, it turns into a perfectly laudable accomplishment. I give it a 9 for boy-performance and story.

My Movie Rating:

9 / 10

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008)

I am a patriot. I would even call myself a nationalist, by which, however, I don't mean that I have the slightest sympathy for the mass murder and destruction the Nazis brought over Europe. What I do mean is that I love my home, my country, and I do have respect for the ordinary Nazi soldiers who did not participate in the Holocaust, were mostly unaware of what was going on and thinking that they were sacrificing their youth and their lives for a just cause, deceived by a radical regime that preyed upon their loyalty and patriotic zeal - like my grandpa, who fought in Stalingrad. I reject the notion of all soldiers and all Nazi supporters being guilty of mass murder. While being fully aware of the horrid crimes my ancestors committed, I still try to see them as human beings, with all their good and bad traits.

This movie, however, makes me once again aware of the extent of the crimes committed in the name of my ancestors. I found myself wondering "why". Why on Earth did this have to happen. Why on Earth did those responsible not only commit these crimes, but also impose eternal guilt on us, on posterity. What made them discard their humanity and allow their hearts and souls being filled with the darkest evil that had come directly from the gates of hell.

This movie tells a brave story, a story that must be told ever and ever again. Seeing all of this through the eyes of a child makes it even more painful to watch and reveals the whole scope of the crimes the Nazis committed.

My Movie Rating:

9 / 10

Bridge to Terabithia (2007)

Outstanding performances. Inspiring story. Genuine themes. Perfect adaptation of a timeless children's book. Truly one of the best I've seen this year.

My Movie Rating:

9 / 10

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