Little Wing

I didn't expect much from "Little Wing", the poster is unassuming and the topic of racing pigeons is not that exciting. However I was in for a nice surprise. Starting with a well-though story through great acting and ending on a very emotional note.

The story revolves around Kaitlyn (Brooklyn Prince), a teenager who has a complicated life with school, parents and friends, just a tad more than the usual stuff. She tries to help her mom save her house but doing it in all the wrong ways.

I think Brian Cox is the only other famous actor in this cast, however all the actors are doing a great job and the dialogues are realistic and sincere. I'm not sure how much is taken from the short story this is based on, but the direction, photography and writing is all well done here.

The movie is funny at parts, but in general it is a drama with very realistic situations, nothing extravagant, not real "bad guys" and "good guys" but that's where its charm comes from, we are all slightly good and slightly bad sometimes.

Overall this movies gets a two thumb up from me, if you like drama with some excitement in it, and a lot of heart, "Little Wing" might just be the thing for you. Exact score: 78 / 100.

In terrific coming-of-age drama "Little Wing" uncool 13yr old Brooklynn Prince (excellent) lives in Portland, Oregon with mum Kelly Reilly (great) & surly brother Simon Khan. To try saving their home after her parents recent divorce, Prince has pal Che Tafari help her steal a valuable racing pigeon (long story) from top breeder Brian Cox (also excellent)... which thru Cox's character (well written, as all are, by John Gatins) sparks an unlikely friendship between he & Prince just when she needed it most. For those wondering how anyone could love pigeons (and/or life), director Dean Israelite's wonderful film may have the answers. Heart-warming stuff.

Just a very sweet movie with an incredible cast: Brian Cox, Kelly Reilly, Brooklyn Price & Che Tafari. I watched it primarily because I'm fond of the two British actors (Kelly Reilly and Brian Cox), but I was very pleasantly surprised to find that I liked it more than I had expected. Also, I love movies that are filmed on location instead of in Studio. For example, Roman Holiday, Shadow of a Doubt, and Vertigo were especially good because they were filmed in real cities, which in the case of Roman Holiday, the city portrayed served as a vital character. The backstory was also played well, as eighth graders can be especially cruel - as proven by the Dodgeball game - without going overboard by emphasizing the fact.

What a fun movie with a unique story line. What a future for the young actor, Brooklyn Prince. I sincerely hope one day when she looks back on this movie she appreciates the fact she was able to act in a movie with Brian Cox. One of my favorite actors of all time. He doesn't pull his acting chops for a moment in this movie either.

Some of these scenes were intense too. The young lady held her own. I can't believe how well this movie was done. I love when a creator takes a subject that we wouldn't think about in our daily lives. Pigeon racing. What? And oh my goodness the cinematography in one of the last scenes (don't want to be a spoiler) is phenomenal. Seriously, breathtaking work.

I know I mentioned Brian Cox, he's one of my all time favorite actors, but can't forget Kelly Reilly's performance is amazing also. Being able to step away from her Yellowstone role and play a softer side of the human condition was a pleasant surprise.

2.5 out of 5 stars.

Little Wing is a pretty bad coming of age drama film about a teen who is struggling with the idea of her parents getting a divorce. Her mom wants to sell there home. And she comes across a guy who introduces her to pigeon racing. Yes. She falls for pigeon racing. While going through new changes in her life.

Plot was heartfelt. The direction does leave a lot of undeveloped supporting characters that gets forgotten in the end. The acting is terrible and flat with the cast ensemble. The main actress performance feels like she is literally reading straight off the script with no characterization.

It is a drama film that is forgotten.