
Joe Toy, on the verge of adolescence, finds himself increasingly frustrated by his single father, Frank's attempts to manage his life. Declaring his freedom once and for all, he escapes to a clearing in the woods with his best friend, Patrick, and a strange kid named Biaggio. He announces that they are going to build a house there, free from responsibility and parents. Once their makeshift abode is finished, the three young men find themselves masters of their own destiny, al... (Full plot summary below)
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Joe Toy, on the verge of adolescence, finds himself increasingly frustrated by his single father, Frank's attempts to manage his life. Declaring his freedom once and for all, he escapes to a clearing in the woods with his best friend, Patrick, and a strange kid named Biaggio. He announces that they are going to build a house there, free from responsibility and parents. Once their makeshift abode is finished, the three young men find themselves masters of their own destiny, alone in the woods.
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| ViewLondonMatthew TurnerA hugely enjoyable, acutely observed and frequently hilarious coming-of-age drama with a delightful script, likeable characters and terrific performances from a note-perfect cast. |
| Cinemalogue.comTodd Jorgenson... refreshing and surprising, charming and poignant, with just enough plausibility in its exaggerated concept to keep moviegoers rooting for its trio of teenage heroes. |
| Sly FoxKam WilliamsBetween a host of memorable performances by a cast of relative newcomers, and a haunting, grungy score, this coming-of-age comedy is a bona fide sleeper not to be missed. |
| Dallas Morning NewsChris VognarA light-stepping kids comedy for grown-ups. |
| USA TodayClaudia PuigThe coming-of-age film is poignant and comical, sitting squarely on that threshold, focusing on the time when a teen is part boy, part man and all adolescent. |
| We Got This CoveredMatt DonatoThe Kings Of Summer sets the bar on "coming of age" movies a little bit higher than most, utilizing feel-good filmmaking and childhood nostalgia to carry us through an enchanting story of transformation. |
| TIME MagazineMary F. PolsIt's easy enough to drift along with this slight, quirky charmer and when the puffed-up dramatic stuff gives way to the central theme of a father and son reconnecting, the film really works. |
| Reeling ReviewsRobin Clifford...an excellent alternative to the usual summer barrage of big budget actioners. I hope the tweenies that should see do see it. |
| Screen It!Teddy DurginThis just could have been so much more. In fact, it SHOULD have been so much more. (Complete Content Details for Parents are also available) |
| Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.comCary DarlingThe Kings of Summer is the cinematic equivalent of an Arctic-cold popsicle on a Sahara-hot day. Refreshing and satisfying but not overly sentimental, the film taps into the frustrations of adolescence with warmth and wit. |