Tag Archives: coming of age

Ah Wilderness! (1935) Rated NR

 A story of small town America where an adolescence boy struggles with the problems of teen love. Based on the play by Eugene O’Neill. Starring Wallace Beery, Lionel Barrymore, and Aline MacMahon.  This film brings the middle of America to … Continue reading

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Wet Hot American Summer (2001) Rated R

 In 1981 the last day of summer camp when a group of counselors must finish their last unfinished business before their done. Starring Janeane Garofalo, David Hyde Pierce, Michael Showalter As everyone knows, I’m not a fan of adult humor  … Continue reading

Posted in 2001, Comedy, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated R, reviews, Romance | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Ranger, the Cook and a Hole in the Sky (1995) Rated PG

In 1919, a seventeen-year-old boy works for the forest service and learns a few lessons about life. Starring Sam Elliott, Jerry O’Connell, and Ricky Jay.  This is supposed to be a coming-of-age film, but really it’s a story that lacks … Continue reading

Posted in 1995, Drama, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated PG, reviews, Western | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Andi Mack (Disney) Rated TV-G

A coming of age show about a girl who finds her family isn’t exactly who she believed them to be. Starring Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Joshua Rush, and Sofia Wylie. I thought this show was brilliantly written. Andi finds out that … Continue reading

Posted in 2017, Comedy, Disney Channel, Drama, Rated TV-G, reviews, Tv Shows | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

20th Century Women (2016) Rated R

The story of a teenage boy who is raised by multiple women in 1979. Starring Annette Bening, Elle Fanning, and Greta Gerwig. This is a coming-of-age film, but it falls short of connecting to teenage angst. The pacing is long … Continue reading

Posted in 2016, Comedy, Drama, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated R, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Wish You Well (2013) Rated NR

Two children come of age during the 1940s at their grandmother’s home. Based on the book by David Baldacci. Starring Ellen Burstyn, Mackenzie Foy, and Josh Lucas. This film is a slow-moving story and a simple tale. You just get … Continue reading

Posted in 2013, Based on a Novel, Drama, Family, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated NR, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Paper Towns (2015) Rated PG-13

After an all-night adventure, Quentin’s crush disappears, leaving a trail of clues to follow. Based on the book by John Green. Starring Nat Wolff, Cara Delevingne, and Austin Abrams. This film has an interesting story, but there is so much … Continue reading

Posted in 2015, Based on a Novel, Comedy, Drama, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated PG-13, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Inventing the Abbotts (1997) Rated R

Two working-class brothers court three wealthy sisters. Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Billy Crudup, and Will Patton. This is a coming of age film set in 1957-1960 as two young men vie for the attentions of the three girls from a wealthy … Continue reading

Posted in 1997, Drama, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated R, reviews, Romance | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Adventureland (2009) Rated R

During the summer of 1987, a college student takes a summer job at the local amusement park. Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Kelsey Ford, Michael Zegen, Wendie Malick, Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader, Kristen Stewart, Ryan Reynolds. Adventureland is a coming of age … Continue reading

Posted in 2009, Comedy, Drama, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated R, reviews, Romance | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

The Spectacular Now (2013) Rated R

A coming of age story where a young man lives life in the now and struggles with alcohol. Based on the novel of the same name by Tim Tharp. Starring Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley, Brie Larson, Kyle Chandler, Jennifer Jason … Continue reading

Posted in 2013, Based on a Novel, Comedy, Drama, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated R, reviews, Romance | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment