Review of I'm Not Scared (2003) by Rose W — 09 Sep 2009
A subtle yet potent coming-of-age tale cum thriller by Gabriele Salvatores . It is about a ten year old boy (Michele) living in rural Italy. Michele fortuitously discovers a hidden hole and is excited that he has found some treasure. Instead he is surprised to find a desperate boy of his own age chained to the wall. He struggles to come to terms with the boys' presence in the pit and the reasons behind it. This touching movie examines the awakening of conscience through the mind of a ten year old boy. A playful, innocent boy is suddenly plunged into the dark, treacherous world of adults.
The plot has a linear flow and the images of Italian countryside are stunning. Giuseppe Cristiano's portrayal of ten year old Michele is engaging and natural .
The aspect I really admire is that the whole perspective is through the eyes of a young boy. Director Gabriele Salvatores skillfully reflects the innocence and tension of a child's mind in an intricate & 'unpretentious' manner.
This review of I'm Not Scared (2003) was written by Rose W on 09 Sep 2009.
I'm Not Scared has generally received very positive reviews.
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