Wildhood

Continuity, dialogue, and acting are somewhat inconsistent. The young boy's gauze eye patch somehow survives a raucous swim to remain in place for days (with variable appearances from day to day). Some aspects of the script are excellent, but some exchanges are so cliched that actors struggle to stay genuinely in character. That's all easy to overlook because some aspects of the acting and some shots are powerfully real, AND the overall arc is meaningful. This movie tells a good story, and I can well imagine many sorts of young people enjoying it thoroughly and being anxious to discuss it afterwards. Reaching the end of my review, I realized.

Wildhood is an incredibly touching piece of art. I appreciated how it carried its premise through to the end without resorting to cliches. The indigenous elements of the film also make it stand out in unique ways-primarily with the interesting characters they meet along the way and the setting. Finally, the chemistry between the two main characters is fantastic. I fully recommend this film.

I saw the trailer for this movie a while back on youtube and I got finally around to watching it. I'm so glad I finally got to watch it. It was just a masterpiece, from beginning to end. The acting was really great, the storyline was so touching, the dialogues were so meaningful and on top of that were the visuals breathtaking. It was so emotional but it was so worth it to go through all the feels. The themes were really well executed and the message definitely got across. I wouldn't want to change a single thing about this movie. I absolutely recommend watching this art piece. It is the best movie I have seen in 2022. Definitely in my top 5 of best movies I have ever seen.

No special effects here. Just a beautiful story about 2 brothers who escape an abusive home to look for their mother. On the journey, they find a friend. Like the soundtrack too!

Wildhood is more than just a road trip movie-it's a beautifully intimate exploration of self-discovery, culture, and love. As Link (Phillip Lewitski) and Pasmay (Joshua Odjick) navigate their journey, the film captures every moment with a quiet, poetic honesty that feels both raw and tender. Their chemistry is effortlessly natural, making their evolving bond feel deeply authentic. What stands out is how the film weaves Indigenous identity into the narrative without force-it's simply part of who they are, shaping their paths in ways that feel organic and deeply personal. It's a rare, heartfelt coming-of-age story that makes you feel like you're living it alongside them, every step of the way.