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Oliver Twist (2007)

One of the best Oliver Twists there is.

My Movie Rating:

9 / 10

Paradise (1991)

Wonderful! Just saw this one recently. How come I have missed it for so long? Elijah is great, as is Thora Birch. The cast is wonderful, the story is emotionally exposing and moving. Best character performances by all protagonists. Wonderful and awesome story, great setting.

ps: See my extensive review at BA Reviews.

My Movie Rating:

9 / 10

The Patriot (2000)

The boys are perfectly cast. The sequence right at the beginning when Mel Gibson is chasing the soldiers after the cruel murder of his son is well-handled by the two boys (Trevor Morgan, Bryan Chafin). The story as a whole is typical American cinema, filled with pathos and patriotism.

My Movie Rating:

9 / 10

Pauls Reise (1999)

Great that this movie is presented here. It is among my all-time favorites. The strongest and most appealing theme is the bond between father and son. Niccolo Matteo Casagrande is outstanding in here. He plays young Paul, a boy who yearns for appreciation and love by his father. The movie is presented as a road movie. Paul's dad is a trucker, so the boy runs away from home and hides in his truck to be with him on his next tour. The problem is that Paul had leukaemia many years ago, and his latest health check indicates that he has a backfall. He doesn't know that, neither does his dad. On their tour they discover a real bond of affection. It is heartbreaking how Paul tries to hide the signs of his illness, as this would mean having to leave his dad. The emotional climax comes when his dad realises the symptoms. Back then when Paul was ill for the first time he hadn't been able to see his son suffer, so he never went to the hospital, which Paul interpreted as missing love. Now, grown in courage and aware of his mistakes, Paul's dad stays with him.

It's the story of a broken man who rediscovers his faith and the story of a boy whose infinite love for his dad helps him to survive and to overcome his illness. Wonderful acting, great road movie.

My Movie Rating:

9 / 10

A Perfect World (1993)

I copied my comment from imdb.com from 2003. Sorry for my style back then.

"A Perfect World", with Kevin Costner and Clint Eastwood tells the story of the fugitive convict Butch Haynes, who escapes with his partner Terry Pugh from the Huntsville prison in 1963. On their flight, they kidnap the young 8-year-old-boy Phillip Perry, and continue their race across Texas. When Pugh tries to abuse Phillip, Butch kills him. While Texas Ranger Chief Red Garnett (Eastwood) hunts them, the two discover similar bonds, and Butch really comes to like young Phillip. The boy himself overcomes his suspicion and accepts Butch as a kind of "older brother", or even stronger, as the compensation for his father, who he never knew. As the hunt continues, Butch tells Phillip about his life and his wish to find his own father in Alaska, where he would like to live in peace and dignity. They make certain stops, steal three different cars, and survive confrontations with the local cops. The movie deals not only with this flight of a criminal but also strongly with the issues of fathers and sons. That's what puts this movie above the usual road movie. It goes deep, deals with exhaustion, love, hopelessness and pure human emotions. The climax of the movie is unexpected; the dramatic ending is impressive. Eastwood made a perfect job both as actor and director, and T.J. Lowther's performance as young Phillip is simply great and convincing. One of Costner's best as well, a road movie with funny dialogues, a thrilling background story, moving emotions, brilliant acting performances, some brutal and unexpected scenes, a great setting in Texas around 1963, and an indeed amazing climax at the end, which makes the movie a dramatic masterpiece.

My Movie Rating:

9 / 10

Die Perlmutterfarbe (2009)

My Movie Rating:

9 / 10

Peter Pan (2003)

This one is a "must watch", that's for sure. Jeremy Sumpter is an outstanding Peter Pan. The whole story is wonderfully adapted. I particularly liked the scene when he stumbled to his knees and cried that he believed in fairies, that's so strong! The other boys are brilliant as well. Harry Eden is good in here too.

My Movie Rating:

9 / 10

A Place To Be Loved (1993)

See my review at BA Reviews.

My Movie Rating:

9 / 10

Rails & Ties (2007)

Fine performances by all the main cast. Hollywood shows that it can do it right. This movie is a definite winner, a real emotional masterpiece, going straight to your heart. It has been a while since I was moved to tears so often and with such intensity.

My Movie Rating:

9 / 10

The Rifleman (1958-1963)

My Movie Rating:

9 / 10

Road to Perdition (2002)

Oh yes, a great movie. I love the cast - ol' Paul Newman is perfect in his role, as is Tom Hanks and the perfidious Jude Law. Tyler Hoechlin - well, I was stunned by his performance. He has a substantial role in the movie and bears the emotional and psychological burden. It's a movie dealing with fathers and sons, with justice and injustice, with retaliation and atonement. The setting is outstanding, the depiction of the genre and the contemporary atmosphere needs to be applauded. You feel like being there, in the dark, gloomy 30s.

I like Paul Newman's line: "This is the life we chose, the life we lead. None of us will see heaven."

My Movie Rating:

9 / 10

Schwabenkinder (2003)

See my review at BA Reviews.

My Movie Rating:

9 / 10

Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993)

My Movie Rating:

9 / 10

Shane (1953)

A wonderful classic. Not only for those who love westerns, but also for those who like solid classic acting that brings out the best in the characters. Alan Ladd in maybe his best ever role. Watch out for it!

My Movie Rating:

9 / 10

The Sixth Sense (1999)

Yeah, this one is definitely a "must watch". The movie has gained some sort of legendary status already. It is the first movie in which Haley Joel Osment was able to present his acting skills to a broad public that applauded him frenetically. He is sheer brilliant, no doubt. In my eyes, Haley leads the table of outstanding all-time performances by any young actor, followed scantly by Elijah Wood.

This movie has suspense, it has frightening sequences, it has mystery and thrilling crime aspects, all of these superbly converging on Haley Joels' character. Congrats!

My Movie Rating:

9 / 10

Sleepers (1996)

A classic. The story is complex and very sophisticated. The cast is sheer brilliant and hardly to surpass. Here we get first-class entertainment in combination with suspense and a variety of themes that are fairly well known to anyone, just as revenge, justice, murder, abuse, atonement etc. The kids do a fine job, really. They add tremendous depth to the deeds and to the behaviour of the grown ups. Their genuine and sure-handed performances grant the movie a considerable amount of emotional recognition and chain anyone who soaks up and identifies with the storyline and the characters. The very end closes the circle and makes us aware of how quickly our lives can fall apart. Thrilling and suspense is guaranteed. Very recommendable.

My Movie Rating:

9 / 10

That's What I Am (2011)

A very important, uplifting, intelligent movie. Highly recommended. Chase is top-notch.

My Movie Rating:

9 / 10

Unbreakable (2000)

Awesome performances by all main characters. I'm particularly fond of Spencer Treat Clark, who has some very emotional scenes. I love the way he shows his admiration and love for his dad. The scene in the kitchen is absolutely stirring. I like that kid.

My Movie Rating:

9 / 10

La Ville dont le prince est un enfant (1997)

I agree with cal, the ending is indeed unsatisfactory. The final confrontation between the two priests is too long and shifting the focus from the two boys to a rather abstract philosophical discourse about God, love and faith. The preceding 70 minutes are one hell of a treat though! Both boys are absolutely brilliant, they have a shining and very genuine screen presence. Their relationship is portrayed with skill, honesty and empathy - a pleasure to watch!

My Movie Rating:

9 / 10

Vorstadtkrokodile (2009)

My Movie Rating:

9 / 10

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