Review of Small Change (1976) by Joel B — 18 Jun 2007
Charming series of vignettes, loosely interconnected, with ample and imaginative quotations from other genres and films (the Hitchcockian suspense sequence with the baby on the balcony, the shot of the kids putting their toy guns on the table like an old Warner Brothers gangster movie) - including Truffaut's own.
In a way this is a more cheerful, light-hearted reinterpretation of The 400 Blows. Yet when a darker subplot emerges near the end of the film, it serves to strengthen the whole, making it feel more cohesive, and adding a poignant touch to the playfulness that comes before and after.
Amidst all the joyful kids are a troubled delinquint and a thoughtful teacher, who emerge as Truffaut's alter egos.
This review of Small Change (1976) was written by Joel B on 18 Jun 2007.
Small Change has generally received very positive reviews.
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