Little Children

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Little Children is a film that documents four characters' lives in a Boston suburb. Sarah is a discontented housewife who sticks out like a sore thumb in suburbia. Through spending afternoons at the playground she meets Brad, a neighbourhood stay-at-home dad. Both unhappy with the roles that they play they try to find refuge in each other through a long, tumultuous affair, however within their neighbourhood existence choas creeps. Ronald McGorvey is a local man who has a crime record for indecent exposure and sexual harassment. He is often ridiculed by the local residents, and is often targeted by Larry Hedges. Hedges is a retired police officer who suffers from post traumatic stress disorder. He demands justice and constantly harasses Larry Hedges in order to fulfill his own needs of being a protector and an enforcer.

Each of these characters has the desire for something that they should not want, but want anyway. Sarah desires Brad, Ronald desires little children, and Larry desires the right to authorize, enforce and protect even though it is not his job. Each of these characters are selfish like little children. They seek refuge in childhood places, splash pools, playgrounds and skate parks. However it is only when they grow up that they will find what they really want. The film is narrated by a third person omniscient narrator which gives the illusion of reading the actual novel. Todd Field's literary film style proves to be effective. Nominated for Best Supporting Actor, Best Actress, Best Adapted Sceenplay and 3 Golden Globes this award-winning drama documents what it's like to want something we can't have and question the choices we make.

8.5/10
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