Movie The 400 Blows
Nutshell Truffaut's masterpiece about a barely parented Parisian 14 year old who stumbles his way over middle class hypocrisy on his way to the seashore.
Good Things Jean-Pierre Léaud - was there ever a more talented kid actor?, Claire Maurier, Albert Rémy, Guy Decomble, Patrick Auffray, stellar cast across the board and the design, score, script and cinematography - ooh la la!
Bad Things Well it's so well-observed and accurate, that it makes you cringe sometimes.
Features Paris, horses, milk, satchels, eyelash curlers, bread, ink and typewriters
Uncomfortable Moments Caged toddlers, child abuse and snitches, none are ever easy to watch.
Notable I know I went on and on about the Ghostworld logline but check out this one: "Angel faces hell-bent for violence."
Best Part The dwindling gym class
Best Line "Maybe it's glandular."
Crowns 5 out of 5