Saturday was Day 16! Only one movie for me. I had work and then was completely exhausted and needed SLEEP! ;)

Boy - The trailer for this film would lead you to believe that it is silly and playful, with flights of fantasy and foolishness. And while it does embody these aspects, it's also a much more serious and at times sad film about what happens when a child's hero proves to be a disappointment. Eleven year old "Boy" lives with his aunt, his brother and five other children where he often is the eldest and most responsible member of the household, taking care of the cooking, cleaning, and feeding of the other children. His two heroes are his dad, who is absent for a myriad of possible reasons, and Michael Jackson. Everything changes, however, when his father suddenly returns. The reunion is exciting and joyous, but Boy quickly learns what happens when your childhood hero turns out to be nothing more than a flawed human being. Boy's daydreams, where his father and Michael Jackson become one, are probably one of my favorite parts of the film! But even when the story takes a turn for the serious, it is still a good film, balancing the playful nature of a parent connecting with his children and the struggle when the needs of each cannot be satisfied by the other. All of the performances are excellent, especially those of the children. Definitely a film worth seeing, just be prepared for some serious tones as well as cheerful ones. Make sure you sit through the credits for a hilarious extra and, if you're a complete-ist about such things, there is a tiny little extra right at the very end as well. ;)