SummarySomething 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)
Directed By:Gabriele Salvatores
Written By:Niccolò Ammaniti, Francesca Marciano
I'm Not Scared
Metascore
Generally Favorable
73
User score
Generally Favorable
6.7
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
73
88% Positive
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91
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.
88
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.
80
The film is remarkable for something besides its visual immersion in gold. The director, Gabriele Salvatores, has added his name to the roster of film-makers who have drawn remarkable acting from children.
75
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.
75
With its unique perspective on both the coming-of-age and thriller genres, the movie deserves to be seen by a wider audience than the one that normally frequents subtitled movies.
63
I'm Not Scared presents an interesting picture of youthful innocence challenged, but not a truthful one
40
The upshot is a general fog of two-dimensional characterization, slowly churning plot gearwork, and an ineffective air of forced lyricism.
User score
Generally Favorable
6.7
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Jul 5, 2014
10
"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.
May 27, 2013
8
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 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 My score: 7.9/10
Production Company:
- Colorado Film Production
- Cattleya
- Alquimia Cinema
- The Producers Films
- Medusa Film
- Tele+
- Ministero per i Beni e le Attività Culturali (MiBAC)
Release Date:Apr 9, 2004
Duration:1 h 48 m
Rating:R
Tagline:Secrets. Betrayal. Murder.
Awards
Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists
• 3 Wins & 7 Nominations
Golden Ciak Awards
• 3 Wins & 7 Nominations
David di Donatello Awards
• 2 Wins & 6 Nominations
