Childish Things

A film that makes you feel the complexities of life in a raw way. I'm a big fan of this film and the Cassidy brothers. Their last film, Fallen Drive, was also great. This takes it to another level of intimacy and leaves you feeling all the emotions while a certain layer of comfort allows you to go to sleep that night.

Having never written a movie review, I feel compelled to describe my experience in watching the Cassidy brother's film, Childish Things. As an audience member, I actually had the feeling that I was like a fly on the wall who was bearing witness to numerous closed door encounters that were meant to be private conversations. What should have been a happy, loving exchange between Nick (Nick Cassidy) and his girlfriend, Abby, played by Caitlin Zambito centering on forgotten birthday candles, turned into a tension filled scene that revealed their not-so-perfect relationship in a matter of moments. This scene, like many that followed, shined a light on the strengths and flaws of each character. Was the cross country road trip that Nick took an act of running from or driving to the clarity that he was seeking? Through humor, heartache and terrific background music, Childish Things takes its audience along on the ride.

I really loved Childish Things. It's one of those rare films that manages to be funny, raw, and quietly emotional all at once. The story feels incredibly real - sometimes uncomfortably honest - and has these moments that sneak up on you and hit you right in the gut. You could hear people in the audience both laughing and crying throughout, and I totally get why.

Special shoutout to the music by Fairhazel - it's woven in so seamlessly that it becomes part of the emotional fabric of the film. Not many soundtracks stick with me, but this one absolutely did.

It's the kind of movie that lingers long after it's over. Easily one of my favorite films this year.