18 April 2020Confronting one’s past can be a tedious task. For retired businessman Michael Kingley (Geoffrey Rush) the nostalgia couldn’t be any rawer.
Storm Boy is an Australian drama family film based on the novella by Colin Thiele of the same name. The adaptation was directed by Shawn Seet and stars Geoffrey Rush and Jai Courtney. Thiele's novel was previously adapted in 1976. Storm Boy lives a lonely life with his reclusive father on a desolate coastline, but when he forms a close bond with a pelican, Mr. Percival, his life takes a new and unexpected turn.
We follow his story as he reflects on childhood days growing up along an isolated Australian coastline, when life seemed bleak – until an orphaned pelican called Mr Percival came along and changed everything.Emitting strong Fly Away Home vibes, Storm Boy is as beautiful as it is escapist. Shifting between the past and present, this touching story of a youngster and his best friend pulls heavily on the heartstrings, showcasing once again the unbreakable bond that exists between human and animals.Finn Little, who plays the young Michael, delivers a stand-out performance. His character’s relationship with Mr Percival is nothing short of pure and carries the entirety of the film’s emotional weight. Particularly striking is the scene in which the boy seeks the help of his bird buddy to rescue his father’s life, thus bringing the family ties closer together.Storm Boy is a reminder that love and solidarity are two of the most important necessities in life. The expression “giving someone the wings to fly” fits perfectly with this narrative.
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Mr Percival quite literally gives the young Michael those wings.
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Rating: PG
Storm Boy Plot: What's the story?
Storm Boy' has grown up to be Michael Kingley, a successful retired businessman and grandfather. When Kingley starts to see images from his past that he can't explain, he is forced to remember his long-forgotten childhood, growing up on an isolated coastline with his father. He recounts to his grand-daughter the story of how, as a boy, he rescued and raised an extraordinary orphaned pelican, Mr Percival. Their remarkable adventures and very special bond has a profound effect on all their lives.
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Storm Boy Cast: Who stars in it?
- Jai Courtney
Buffaloed, The Suicide Squad - Geoffrey Rush
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, Green Lantern - Finn Little
- Trevor Jamison
- Morgana Davies
The Hunter, The Tree - Erik Thompson
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Film Details & Notes: What do we know about Storm Boy?
- A contemporary retelling of Colin Thiele's classic Australian tale.
Crew and Production Credits: Who's making Storm Boy?
A look at the Storm Boy behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's writer Justin Monjo last wrote Jungle and Alien Sleeper Cell.
Screenwriter
Justin Monjo
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Production Timeline: When did the Storm Boy come together?
On or about March 15, 2019 • The film was in Completed status.
Storm Boy Release Date: When was it released?
Storm Boy was released in 2019 on Friday, April 5, 2019 (Limited release). There were 15 other movies released on the same date, including Pet Sematary, Shazam! and The Best of Enemies.- United States
- April 5, 2019 Limited
- Canada
- April 5, 2019
When will the movie be on DVD?
Tuesday, July 2, 2019Released; Now Available Buy Rent Now
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