Tag Archives: Children

Petite Maman (2021) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): A little fantasy from Céline Sciamma

Posted on October 9, 2021 by kaist455

Céline Sciamma’s latest film “Petite Maman” is so simple and modest in terms of story and characters that I was surprised by how effortlessly it engaged and then touched me a lot in the end. Yes, her movie is just … Continue reading →

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Wendy (2020) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): A rough variation of Peter Pan tale

Posted on July 1, 2021 by kaist455

Behn Zeitlin’s new film “Wendy” attempts a raw and rough variation of that famous fantasy written by J.M. Barrie, and I admire that to some degree despite being frequently dissatisfied with the overall result. While it is often quite impressive … Continue reading →

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Happy Children (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): A mild but likable children drama

Posted on May 5, 2021 by kaist455

South Korean film “Happy Children” may not be as cheery as its very title suggets, but it is still a likable children drama to be admired for several good reasons. As often buoyed by the unadorned acting of its wonderful … Continue reading →

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Dear Santa (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): Operation Santa

Posted on January 4, 2021 by kaist455

Although the holiday season of 2020 is over now, I must confess that I need some extra holiday cheer before officially beginning the first week of 2021, and Dana Nachman’s documentary film “Dear Santa” thankfully provided that to me. While … Continue reading →

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We Can Be Heroes (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): They are surely heroes

Posted on December 27, 2020 by kaist455

Netflix film “We Can Be Heroes”, which was released on this Christmas, often tickled and entertained me more than I expected. While this is basically a kiddie version of “The Avengers” (2012), it did a better job of juggling various … Continue reading →

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The Secret Garden (2020) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): An adaptation without enough magic

Posted on August 19, 2020 by kaist455

Frances Hodgson Burnett’s 1911 novel “The Secret Garden” is one of many memorable books in my childhood years. At that time, I simply absorbed its story and characters without much reflection, but then the novel came to grow on me … Continue reading →

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Bori (2018) ☆☆☆(3/4): She wants to be deaf…

Posted on May 25, 2020 by kaist455

South Korean independent film “Bori” is a sensitive and intimate coming-of-age tale about one girl who wants to be deaf just like her dear family. This surely sounds weird to many of you at first, but the movie gradually lets … Continue reading →

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Good Boys (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): Kids say and do darndest things

Posted on November 18, 2019 by kaist455

As far as I can remember, I was a pretty mild child before I officially entered adolescence in 1996. Sure, I was a rather nerdy and quirky boy whose mind was usually occupied with books and movies, but I usually … Continue reading →

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Little Monsters (2019) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Nyong’o could do it alone, I think

Posted on October 19, 2019 by kaist455

“Little Monsters”, a little zombie comedy film from Australia, works whenever its lead actress appears on the screen, and it is a shame that the movie does not utilize her undeniable talent and presence as much as expected from its … Continue reading →

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The House of Us (2019) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): An intimate summer story of three young girls

Posted on August 24, 2019 by kaist455

I could not help but smile as watching South Korean film “The House of Us”, which is another remarkable work from director/writer Yoon Ga-eun. The movie presents its three young main characters and their daily life with considerable intimacy and … Continue reading →

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