Sweet Sixteen
Life... it's about to hit the fan!
Liam's mom is in prison and due to be released in time for his sixteenth birthday. Dreaming of the family life he never had, Liam is determined to make things different when his mother returns - which also entails staying beyond the reach of her lose ex-boyfriend and mean-spirited father. But creating a new life requires cash, and at 16 there are very few options for employment. It is not long before Liam and his friends' crazy schemes get him in over his head and into all sorts of trouble. Finding himself in too deep, he knows he should walk away but just can't let go.
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A Dark Coming of Age Story - janetmt
In comparison to the standard fare that comes out of hollywood, this film takes a stark and honest look at the story of a boy who is coming of age. Set in Scotland, the film probes the inability of a teenager to accept the realities of his past. The film is quite funny and does a good job of portraying the problems facing lower class teenagers in Scotland. The one criticism that I have of the film is the ending which leaves an audience wanting more closure. While I can appreciate the significance of open endings, this particular ending left me unsatisfied because it did nothing to deal with the tension that was so well maintained throughout the story. In all, a worthy film that offers a fresh take on coming of age stories.
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A Dark Coming of Age Story - janetmt
In comparison to the standard fare that comes out of hollywood, this film takes a stark and honest look at the story of a boy who is coming of age. Set in Scotland, the film probes the inability of a teenager to accept the realities of his past. The film is ...