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Storm Boy can't quite live up to the original, but this retelling of a beloved story retains enough of its classic source material's heart to remain worth a watch.
All Critics (33) | Top Critics (8) | Fresh (22) | Rotten (11)
It's sort of disposable, but kind of sweet. Sep 26, 2019 | Full Review…
It's sort of disposable, but kind of sweet.
Peter Rainer
"Storm Boy" wants to be a high-flying inspirational tale, but its wings are clipped by bad storytelling. Apr 5, 2019 | Rating: C | Full Review…
"Storm Boy" wants to be a high-flying inspirational tale, but its wings are clipped by bad storytelling.
Adam Graham
It feels honest and alive, however modestly so. Apr 5, 2019 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…
It feels honest and alive, however modestly so.
Matthew Lickona
At once uplifting and melancholic, it's the right "Storm Boy" for our turbulent times. Apr 4, 2019 | Full Review…
At once uplifting and melancholic, it's the right "Storm Boy" for our turbulent times.
Michael Rechtshaffen
The ham-fisted dialogue saps the energy from the images, drawing attention to the thinness of archetypal characters. And the centrality of white characters who learn from a noble native undermines the film's attempts at political relevance. Apr 4, 2019 | Full Review…
The ham-fisted dialogue saps the energy from the images, drawing attention to the thinness of archetypal characters. And the centrality of white characters who learn from a noble native undermines the film's attempts at political relevance.
Teo Bugbee
Even those unfamiliar with the tale will find it charming and moving, and, as is so often the case with Australian films, the scenery can't be beat. Apr 4, 2019 | Full Review…
Even those unfamiliar with the tale will find it charming and moving, and, as is so often the case with Australian films, the scenery can't be beat.
Frank Scheck
It's an entirely serviceable, enjoyable little product that proves difficult for the viewer to not become invested May 1, 2019 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
It's an entirely serviceable, enjoyable little product that proves difficult for the viewer to not become invested
Peter Gray
From production craft to the thematic storytelling of inspiration, the movie carries a simple sweetness that deserves an audience. Apr 16, 2019 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
From production craft to the thematic storytelling of inspiration, the movie carries a simple sweetness that deserves an audience.
Don Shanahan
Storm Boy sinks under the weight of its obviousness. Apr 11, 2019 | Full Review…
Storm Boy sinks under the weight of its obviousness.
Robert Denerstein
While there's obviously a line connecting the two stories, the clash between Michael's romanticized youth and the tech-heavy contemporary setting feel like an odd fit at times. Apr 8, 2019 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…
While there's obviously a line connecting the two stories, the clash between Michael's romanticized youth and the tech-heavy contemporary setting feel like an odd fit at times.
Josh Terry
A nice old fashioned family film and a possible introduction to the Australian New Wave. Apr 5, 2019 | Rating: B+ | Full Review…
A nice old fashioned family film and a possible introduction to the Australian New Wave.
James Verniere
The stylish visuals and alternately silly and poignant boy-and-bird sequences help an otherwise predictable story take flight. Apr 5, 2019 | Full Review…
The stylish visuals and alternately silly and poignant boy-and-bird sequences help an otherwise predictable story take flight.
Todd Jorgenson
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