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Little Boy
2015 106 min United States of America, Mexico PG-13 12+
★6.2
Comedy, Drama, War
Director: Alejandro Monteverde
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Description
An eight-year-old boy is willing to do whatever it takes to end World War II so he can bring his father home. The story reveals the indescribable love a father has for his little boy and the love a son has for his father.
Budget:
$20M
US Gross:
$6.49M
Worldwide:
$6.5M
Starring
Jakob Salvati
Actor
Emily Watson
Actor
David Henrie
Actor
Awards
2 nominations total
Key opinion
Little Boy is a polarizing fairy-tale drama that uses a child's perspective to explore faith, war, and prejudice in 1940s America. While many viewers are moved by its visual beauty and optimistic message, critics frequently condemn its heavy-handed sentimentality and manipulative narrative approach.
| Cinematography | The film features vibrant and memorable cinematography that effectively captures a stylized, storybook aesthetic. | |
| Theme | The narrative successfully tackles complex social issues, including wartime xenophobia and anti-Japanese sentiment. | |
| Acting | Jacob Salvati provides a bright, compelling performance that anchors the film's surreal and childlike tone. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is divided between those who find its fable-like exploration of faith deeply moving and those who see it as a dishonest, manipulative exercise in sentimentality. | |
| Editing | The editing is inconsistent, with some scenes feeling abrupt and others overstaying their welcome. |