Review of I Am David (2003) by Glenn E — 19 Oct 2004

[font=Times New Roman]** I AM DAVID - A boy escapes a forced labor camp in Bulgaria during the communist period and goes on an adventure across Europe. It has an odd tone; like "Schindler's List" as done by Walt Disney. I found out later that this is based on a classic children's book referred to as the "[/font][font=Times New Roman]single finest novel ever written for children [/font][font=Times New Roman]of about ages 9 to 13"[/font][font=Times New Roman][size=3][size=2]. [size=1]In America, the title was changed to "North To Freedom[/size]".[/size] [/size][/font][font=Times New Roman]This would explain the simplistic plot elements. There have been some fine movies [/font][font=Times New Roman]meant for children that don't talk down to them that I've liked much better than this [/font][font=Times New Roman](1995's "A Little Princess" and 1998's "The Mighty" (aka "Freak The Mighty")).[/font].

[font=Times New Roman]This isn't terrible, but could have been better. With Joan Plowright and Jim Caviezal, [/font][font=Times New Roman]it opens December 3.[/font].