Little Manhattan

Pros: Great young cast, romantic
Cons: None at all

Little Manhattan is a wonderful romantic comedy about two fifth graders finding their first love in New York City. It is brilliantly written and acted, and has a wide appeal for all age groups. It is mature enough to be enjoyed by adults without ...

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I can’t share a really good movie without sharing my disappointment in another. Two movies arrived recently courtesy of Netflix, The Squid and the Whale and Little Manhattan. Like Little Manhattan, Squid also has a ...

Pros: Excellent acting, true to life story
Cons: None!

It’s rare that I rent a movie, especially a kid’s movie, and want to immediately go out and buy it for my DVD collection. This is one of those movies! If you are old enough to remember the TV show Wonder Years you will appreciate how the ...

Pros: Great story. Will make you feel good.
Cons: Can't think of one.

So rarely do I see a movie that makes me feel... fantastic.

"Little Manhattan" actually inspired me to blog about it last night. It's a great little movie about two 10 year olds in love, but this is NOT a kids movie. I honestly don't even think kids would fully understand the themes... the movie is appropriate for kids to watch, but I think adults stand to get more from watching it.

This love story is a reflection on how we adults actually experience love and infatuation. What's brilliant about it is that it reminds us of years past - and a purity that adults don't seem to have once they've grown. But really, we do. The pure, basic feelings that we feel for others aren't exclusive to adults. They begin when we're young. This movie reminds us of that...and it's funny...and simply wonderful.

Also, Bradley Whitford and Cynthia Nixon are great. Their roles are small, but important. If you're a fan of either of them, don't miss this movie.