The Black Balloon
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- Synopsis
- An adolescent boy from a most idiosyncratic family attempts to adjust to his new neighborhood as his 16th birthday looms on the horizon in this family drama from director Elissa Down....
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- Starring
- Rhys Wakefield, Luke Ford, Gemma Ward, Erik Thomson, Toni Collette
- Director(s)
- Elissa Down
- Distributor(s)
- NeoClassics Films
- MPAA Rating
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 97 min.
Critic Reviews
Los Angeles Times | Sheri LindenAdd Critic to Favorites
For the most part, this unblinking family drama packs a visceral punch. Thomas' journey toward acceptance is blessedly free of noble lessons and filled with real people.Read the full review
Chicago Sun-Times | Roger EbertAdd Critic to Favorites
Luke Ford's performance as Charlie is a convincing tour de force. You may recall him as Brendan Fraser's heroic son in "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor." Rhys Wakefield, in his first feature role, is a good casting decision, suggesting inner turmoil without overacting.Read the full review
San Francisco Chronicle | Walter AddiegoAdd Critic to Favorites
It's compassionate but unblinking.Read the full review
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