Rating of
3.5/4
A Great Story of Growing Up
mitchellyoung - wrote on 08/28/11
A really poignant and sadder film than you might expect, given the source material. It's an adult look at growing up, viewed through a child's eyes (if that makes sense.) There are simple, but compelling conversations about friendship, anger, and love that resonate deeply. Also, the film's creature effects are superb and so is the soundtrack by the incomparable Karen O. If you're expecting a fun children's film, you'll probably be depressed, but if you let some of the thematic material sink in, this is a nuanced and wonderful film.
