"Little Boy" (2015)

Synopsis:
Set in World War II, a young boy named Pepper Flint Busbee is willing to do whatever it takes to end the war and bring his father back home.
  
Review:
I saw it today and it was not a bad movie but I was a tad disappointed. The trailer had me thinking that it would be Big Fish-like. The trailer made it look like a fantasy drama that would be "instant classic" material but it's really a religious film.

It's beautifully shot and I liked the symbolism, and it was quite emotional. However, The film has problems.

For instance, Pepper doesn't even really have powers. He only just has "faith" and a to-do list, which (for me) was quite disappointing.

Another thing is that our protagonist Pepper, while not unlikeable, is quite annoying at times. Like when he does that pose thing, he makes those grunt sounds which went out of hand and started to get on my nerves.

***MINOR SPOILERS AHEAD ***
Also, there is the ending. Like, for a second I was like "Oh, so they're going the "tragic" route". Then it got all "Happily Ever After". How Original.

I also thought it was a bit too melodramatic at times and quite (I don't usually like this word but it's true here) pretentious. Like on the previews, they make it out to be so "amazing" and "uplifting", when in reality, it's just a mediocre religious film.

For what it is, it's not a bad film. It has it's qualities. The acting is decent, it has a bit of heart, and it has a pretty accurate depiction of the true events that the film is inspired by.

I did not hate the film. There were some things I liked about it and I am proud to say that it is not "terrible", like the critics say. But in the end, I can't say that I was impressed with the film. However, I can see some people enjoying it. I'd say give it a go. You might like it but you might not be impressed.

Overall, I thought this film was a little on the okay/mediocre side. 

Max Scale:
5/10