The Black Balloon (2008)

The Black Balloon (2008) Movie Reviews
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Cast: Rhys Wakefield, Luke Ford, Toni Collette, Erik Thomson, Gemma Ward, Lloyd Allison-Young, Nathin Butler, Lisa Kowalski, Firass Dirani, Aaron Glennane

Director: Elissa Down

Writer: Elissa Down, Jimmy Jack

Genre: Drama

Rating: PG-13

Running Time: 97 min.

Advisory: for some sexual content, a scene of violence, and brief strong language

Synopsis: When Thomas and his family move to a new home and he has to start at a new school, all he wants is to fit in. When his pregnant mother has to take things easy, his father Simon puts him in charge of his autistic older brother Charlie. Thomas, with the help of his new girlfriend Jackie, faces his biggest challenge yet. Charlie's unusual antics take Thomas on an emotional journey that causes his pent-up frustrations about his brother to pour out - in a story that is funny, confronting, and ultimately heart-warming. "The Black Balloon" is a story about fitting in, discovering love and accepting your family.

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