The Kid

A film of two completely different parts, although I don't mean that it is divided exactly in half. In the first roughly third, we watch a heavy social drama in the spirit of the best traditions of British film school, only for the film to increasingly clearly sail into the waters of Canadian production specializing in so-called stories based on real events in the following minutes. It is heavily average and the originally strong story becomes a banal anecdote about the miraculous success of an outsider. The ending is then framed with the most clichéd clichés, like when the hero bursts into the middle of a company meeting and confesses his love with a stuttering voice. Surely you have seen the same thing at least 20 times in various romantic comedies, but here it really hurts. Overall impression: 55%. (17.11.2015)

The Kid is an absolutely incredible film about a man who's been fighting his whole life, only to have life constantly throw obstacles in his way. And how does he respond? He just keeps going. His unwavering belief in a better life is truly inspiring. Watching this made me reflect on my own struggles and motivated me to keep pushing through whatever life throws at me. I honestly think everyone should watch this film, especially if you're ever feeling like giving up. It isn’t just a great film; it’s a powerful motivator. It reminds you that all it takes is the will to fight, and one day, it'll pay off. (23.04.2012)