Review of Little Boy (2015) by David P — 08 May 2015

Add "Little Boy" to the list of flicks that I had a blind date with today.

The 1st 10 minutes showing the spectacular relationship/friendship/trust/bond.

Between father James Busbee (played terrifically by Michael Rapaport) and his.

7 year old son Pepper (played by Jakob Salvati) was perfectly riveting, engaging,.

Human, warm and of course sad at the end.

Set in early years of WWII, the eldest who very much wanted to enlist was declared.

4-F and unable to serve due to flat feet. The film implies that some family.

Representative must serve and the slot defers to the auto mechanic dad.

Now the movie has an awesome first 10-20 minutes. Pepper, who is extremely.

Small for his age, is unmercifully bullied/teased by classmates. Dad, "his.

Partner" a la their favorite comic book hero, is also Pepper's #1 champion.

And also confidant in the area of the bullying. His nickname in the community.

Becomes "Little Boy" which becomes a bigger story once tied to a major.

Military moment in the WWII.

Once Dad heads off to war, lots of religious spiritualism, miraculous.

Powers and racism take over the film. I had no problem with any of those.

Themes as story lines. It is just that the movie and the multiple story.

Lines dragged and dragged.

Any movie including Emily Watson really hooks me and I loved her role and.

Emotions as now both Mother and Father. Definitely some folks walked out.

Of this movie. Plus this film also included Tom Wilkinson in a decent role.

Happy I saw this film, really wanted to love it (I'm big on hope, emotion.

And yes a little faith). However, this film had some serious script shortcomings.

Dang...I could da' been a contender.