Review of Childstar (2004) by Aaron F — 09 Jan 2007

Not as good McKellar's Last Night, but interesting.

This review of Childstar (2004) was written by Aaron F on 09 Jan 2007.

Childstar has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Jason Gorber (520) for Film Scouts (224) on 20 Jun 2007

McKeller has crafted a sweet, witty film without employing cliche characterizations and pat plot points…

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By Norm Schrager (106) for Filmcritic.com (3,164) on 29 Jul 2005

McKellar's starring turn -- along with a strong final scene -- help him save his own film from the unfortunate crap heap…

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By Lee M (4,001) on 28 Dec 2016

McKellar's starring turn -- along with a strong final scene -- help him save his own film from the unfortunate crap heap…

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By Heather M (2,904) on 15 Jan 2008

Any movie with Don McKellar is automatically three stars. Throw in a joke about The Mother and The Whore, and I'm so there…

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By Mark M (1,680) on 10 Aug 2007

The first half of the movie was pretty funny but when it started turning into a drama at the half-way point, it started going downhill…

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By Ayden F (9) on 13 Nov 2007

It was cute.. but there wasnt much to it…

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By Dorian G (214) on 06 Feb 2009

Probably not as witty or as biting as it aspires to be. Wink-wink Canadian jokes have all been heard before…

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By Bill B (2,505) on 03 Apr 2007

Though it has its humorous moments, this film has more of a dramatic edge to it as the titular character struggles with his fame and trying…

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By Kays V (13) on 27 Jan 2008

Canadian Film at it's best. 3 words to describe Childstar would be Funny,Sad,Beautiful…

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By Steve R (825) on 04 Dec 2006

Very engaging, warm and quite humorous at times. I couldn't help but think of the young protagonist as a parody of McCauley Caulkin. A good time…

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