In the film industry, great performances always attract the attention of the press and are highlighted at awards shows. In general we are used to adult actors who stand out for their acting prowess. However, in many cases it is the children who win all eyes for their talent and versatility in front of the camera.
No doubt facing a camera at a young age is a peculiar experience, but many movies, especially children’s ones, count on young talents to charm the hearts of viewers. Think of classics like My first kiss without anna clumsky either Macaulay Culkin At present it seems unimaginable since they were the perfect choice for their roles due to their innocence and tenderness. Also actors like Haley Joel Osmentwho at only 11 years old, display all their power in dramatic films, even managing to be nominated for the Oscars for their performances, in his case for The sixth Sense by M. Night Shyamalan.
Enjoyable as a family or on a solo movie night, these films with young leads prove that talent can be nurtured at an early age. With a lot of charisma, these are some of the most outstanding options to enjoy great stories within the catalog of Netflix.
Extraordinary
If you enjoy crying over a heartwarming, tender movie with a lovely moral, Extraordinary Is the best option. After his incredible debut in Room (2016), Jacob Trembley demonstrates once again all his charisma and talent. In Extraordinary he plays August “Auggie” Pullman, a boy who has a facial deformity. Because of this, his parents have protected him as much as possible, but when Auggie starts school he will have to face very cruel children who only judge him by his appearance. The blow with this new reality is strong for the boy, however, with his likeable personality, his funny sense of humor will teach his classmates that they should not be carried away by appearances.
Trembley fits this character perfectly, he is also surrounded by a lot of talent since he shares the screen with Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson, Mandy Patinkin Y Noah Jupe.
It is true that children can be very cruel, that many times they only copy the attitudes of the elders and Extraordinary shows this reality. However, it never ceases to amaze the kindness that people can show.
miracles from heaven
This melodrama for the whole family has interesting and powerful themes such as faith, spirituality and hope. in miracles from heaven these issues are exposed to a crisis when a mother begins to doubt her beliefs when her daughter becomes seriously ill. She and her family will do everything possible to save the little daughter from the worst outcome for her. The story centers on 10-year-old Anna who leads an ordinary life until she starts with strange symptoms, at which time her family is notified that the girl suffers from a chronic illness. Consequently, the life of this family is turned upside down and they will begin an arduous treatment for Anna to recover. Along the way they will meet amazing people with exciting stories, doctors who live by their profession, and the family must not only put all their faith in her daughter’s recovery, but also all her love and energy.
miracles from heaven It is a drama that can be enjoyed by all members of the family. It also has a cast led by Kylie Rogers, Jennifer Garner, Martin Henderson, Eugenio Derbez Y Queen Latifah.
Beasts of No Nation
This crude story is not suitable for the whole family, but it is an attractive option for lovers of war dramas. Beasts of no nation is positioned as one of the best films in the catalog of Netflixnot only because of the plot, but the performances are the main reason to stand out.
The tragic stories about child soldiers have populated the cinema for several decades and this film starring Idris Elbe Y abraham attah focuses on this theme. Little Agu has no choice but to become a child soldier and is forced to join a band of dangerous mercenaries. As a result of a civil war that plagues his country, this child was taken away from his family and taken from his loved ones. The leader of the mercenaries is a fearsome character who will teach him the horrible ways of war, murder and will take away all his innocence.
Elba has garnered critical acclaim for her performance, even being nominated for a Golden Globe. In turn, young Abraham has been a revelation for his powerful and captivating character as Agu in this ugly reality.