I'm Not Scared

Name: I'm Not Scared
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Released: April 9, 2004
Duration: 108 min
Rating: 73
Cast: Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Dino Abbrescia, Giorgio Careccia

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Miramax Films | Release Date: April 9, 2004 | TV-MA

Starring: Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Dino Abbrescia, Giorgio Careccia

Summary: Something sinister is lurking under the surface of 10 year old Michele's idyllic summer in 1978. While the days in his remote southern Italian village are filled with the familiar routines of childhood, a chance discovery leads to a shocking revelation. (Miramax)

Director: Gabriele Salvatores

Genre(s): Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Rating: TV-MA

Runtime: 108 min

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Nestor Ramos

If the slightly hurried third act and unlikely conclusion don't quite deliver on the brilliance of the first 75 minutes, it's a forgivable offense. This is a different sort of horror film, where the known is infinitely more frightening than the unknown. Read full review

Roger Ebert

I'm Not Scared is a reminder of true childhood, of its fears and speculations, of the way a conversation can be overheard but not understood, of the way that the shape of the adult world forms slowly through the mist. Read full review

Lisa Schwarzbaum

With a taste for dark lyricism, the director delicately emphasizes the contrast between surface innocence and subterranean danger, and between grown-up secrets and boyhood bravery. Read full review

Steven Rea

A tale of childhood innocence and adult corruption - and the point where the two intersect - I'm Not Scared is a lyrical thriller inspired by the run of kidnappings that befell Italy in the 1970s. Read full review

Peter Travers

In the guise of a nerve-jangling thriller, director Gabriele Salvatores, an Oscar winner for "Mediterraneo," delivers a fierce, frightening and deeply moving study of childhood. It's a keeper. Read full review

Dallas Observer Bill Gallo

The young actors, all first-timers chosen in auditions in Puglia and Basilicata, are completely natural. Read full review

Michael Atkinson

The upshot is a general fog of two-dimensional characterization, slowly churning plot gearwork, and an ineffective air of forced lyricism. Read full review

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Jul 18, 2009

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ugisupriatna

Jul 5, 2014

"I'm Not Scared" is like a tale. It's effective and balance placing mystery part, crime-drama part, thriller part and inspiring-story part in whole scene, supported by a well-acted performances and beautiful shot.

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ShahidullaK.

Jan 5, 2008

One of the best movies that I ever watched in my life. The music, innocent face of the boy that kidnapped and the michele and all the beautiful scenaries are remarkable.

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Andys_Reviews

May 27, 2013

I found this a very engaging film with some very interesting characters and an intriguing story line. It’s beautifully shot; making the most of the landscape, showing off the wide open spaces of the region. There is also some nice close-up work in which we get to see many of the smallI found this a very engaging film with some very interesting characters and an intriguing story line. It’s beautifully shot; making the most of the landscape, showing off the wide open spaces of the region. There is also some nice close-up work in which we get to see many of the small creatures that inhabit the fields. All the performances were excellent; particularly Giuseppe Cristiano; he really held the thing together with some great work! Over all, I can safely say I enjoyed this one although I did find it a little predictable towards the end but I think it’s still worth a look.

SteelMonster’s verdict: RECOMMENDED

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DeanS.

May 1, 2006

A good effective movie. I didn't know what to expect and I enjoyed it thoroughly.

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AmurabiM.

Jul 4, 2006

[***SPOILERS***] Yes, we are watching a coming-of-age story from a kid discovering the bittersweetness of life. This dramatic tale of a childhood, moral dilemmas and growth is a magnificent example of how regulars are becoming foreign films. This films use some children (better if they are [***SPOILERS***] Yes, we are watching a coming-of-age story from a kid discovering the bittersweetness of life. This dramatic tale of a childhood, moral dilemmas and growth is a magnificent example of how regulars are becoming foreign films. This films use some children (better if they are nor professional to get realism)to tell a story of friendship and heroism and, voilá!, the critics love the movie and bla bla bla. But "I´m not Scared" is a little more of that. Salvatores mades a contemporary fairytale: the hero saving a prince and protecting him of ogres, pigs, witches and evil characters. But the evilness provides from regular people, not real bastards. "I´m Not Scared" gives that sense of drama but suffers from predicitability, and, to me, an absolut lack of suspense. Instead a thriller, this is just a coming-of-age drama with a light twist within.… Expand

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