Quirky and fun!...

Rating: 8/10 (6 April 2013)

I love the look and feel of this film; yes, it's got a lot of quirkiness, but that's not allowed to overrun the narrative too much. The soundtrack also adds to the enjoyment in a way; it becomes part of the world these people inhabit. The very black and white sensibilities of children are explored here; everything it taken as a matter of fact and accepted without question. I found it quite refreshing in a way; it made a nice change from the brainless comedies I'm usually subjected to. All the performances were excellent with my top awards going to the two youngsters; Kara Hayward and Jared Gilman. Well worth a look if you haven't seen it and (probably) well worth a re-watch if you have!
SteelMonster's verdict: RECOMMENDED
My score: 8.2/10
You can find an expanded version of this review on my blog: Thoughts of a SteelMonster.