The Boy in the Woods

This sweet if somewhat sentiment-and-string-section-forward Canadian film tells the true story of Max (Jett Klyne, impressive), a Jewish boy aged 12 from Warsaw, trying to evade capture during the second world war.

As important as it is to see more films about Jewish joy, it is equally important that films like The Boy in the Woods make sure we never forget.

The Boy in the Woods is not only moving, but serves as an important reminder of how devastating war is, especially to innocent children. A must watch.

The forest is an isolating setting, but also a place the boys can play and let loose their imaginations.

It’s not perfect but this adaptation of Maxwell Smart’s bestseller about his childhood escape from Nazis is powerful thanks to a star turn by Jett Klyne.

Writer-director Rebecca Snow skilfully maintains the youthful perspective, which keeps the actual violence off-screen while giving everything a sharply matter-of-fact tone.