Little Boy: Movie Review

The latest film-of-faith release “Little Boy” definitely has its’ heart in the right place and for all intensive purposes, it is exactly what you would expect. That is not a bad thing for the faith-based target audience. However, those whose religious beliefs may not be in line with that of the filmmakers, might become a bit frustrated by how much of the story centers on it. It isn’t as annoying as something line “When the Game Stands Tall”, but that is mostly because “Little Boy” is still likable and harmless. It just feels like something made for cable.

“Little Boy” centers on Pepper Busbee (Jakob Salvati), a young boy who is much smaller than other kids his age. Pepper’s best friend is his father James (Michael Rapaport). When word arrives that James was taken prisoner by the Japanese during World War II, Pepper turns to Father Oliver (Tom Wilkinson). The priest gives Pepper a list of things to do that will open him up to GOD and faith. One of those things is to befriend an older Japanese man (Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa) that lives in town.

The basic theme here is that if you have faith, you can move mountains and even though being preached to at the movies isn’t my cup of tea, those who find enjoyment in films-of-faith, should find plenty to enjoy here.

By: Marc Ferman