Review of Little Boy (2015) by John S — 16 Jun 2016
Some critics call it misguided & "offensive." Of all things to be offended by in the world this is not one. I say grow up! Yes, there are negative attitudes/attributes in the film, but they are shown to be misguided, wrong-headed. They are also a part of history and we need to face history as it was, not as how we think it should have been.
At its core, LITTLE BOY is extremely well-meaning and very sincere. It is also pleasantly devoid of exploitation, be it language or otherwise. Young Jakob Salvati gives a touching performance and the rest of the cast (which includes at least one Oscar winner in Tom Wilkinson) is solid as well. Alejandro Monteverde's direction is caring and affecting. I also found the score and most of the cinematography (save for some wartime footage that felt a little too crisp, to produced, if you will) well suited to the film.
This review of Little Boy (2015) was written by John S on 16 Jun 2016.
Little Boy has generally received positive reviews.
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