Review of The Childhood of a Leader (2016) by Georgeann S — 01 Aug 2016

Gripping. Great performances, especially young Tom Sweet, beautiful cinematography, and amazing soundtrack by Scott Walker.

This review of The Childhood of a Leader (2016) was written by Georgeann S on 01 Aug 2016.

The Childhood of a Leader has generally received positive reviews.

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By Andi L (12) on 28 Dec 2016

Between a 7/10 and 8/10, This is a director's showcase and Corbet, with the support of a superb tech team (especially composer Scott Walker)…

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By Ian T (457) on 20 Aug 2016

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By Marc A (97) on 06 Sep 2016

A visually impressive film with a dark core. The music is haunting to mirror the theme of a young boy's struggles with religion and authority…

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Despite its occasional oversteps and misfires, The Childhood of a Leader is a fascinating film, as moving and irresistible as it is terrifying…

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By John K (1,706) on 22 Sep 2016

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By Mark Demetrius (73) for FILMINK (Australia) (1,405) on 30 Jan 2017

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By French G (1) on 25 Aug 2016

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s not to trivialise the nuanced and serious Childhood of a Leader to say that it would work well as a prequel to a Fantastic Four movie that…

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