The idea & the imagery are better than the execution. Sweet story. Could have been more emotionally effective. Great cinematography makes up for some of it. Lucy Deakins was absolutely wonderful.
This review of The Boy Who Could Fly (1986) was written by Steve G on 27 Sep 2014.
The Boy Who Could Fly has generally received positive reviews.
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