Plot: Bill is living with his family in London when word reaches them that the war has started. The war changes his life drastically, but he's still a young boy growing up. Even though he can't have a normal childhood, he still goes through the same things as every kid. Only now it's in a broken city.
Watches
May 26, 2024
A war movie that felt quite jolly and upbeat. I can't say this British classic was riveting, it's a lighthearted coming-of-age drama set during WWII, with decent performances, but nothing much else. If you like pompous Hollywood cinema this is probably a stand-out, but it's not my kind of cinema.
The performances are decent enough, especially considering the lead character is a young kid. The rest of the film is pretty mediocre though. It's all very much by the numbers, with no risks taken, with some light drama that makes the film easily digestible for everyone. Pretty generic.