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I Want to Be a Soldier

Original title: De mayor quiero ser soldado
  • 2010
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
759
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I Want to Be a Soldier (2010)
Drama

Alex, an eight-year-old boy, seems to have a macabre fascination for violent images that he sees on television. After his two brothers are born, he feels lonely, and he makes up two imaginar... Read allAlex, an eight-year-old boy, seems to have a macabre fascination for violent images that he sees on television. After his two brothers are born, he feels lonely, and he makes up two imaginary friends. Hurt and betrayed, he blackmails his father to get a television for his room. T... Read allAlex, an eight-year-old boy, seems to have a macabre fascination for violent images that he sees on television. After his two brothers are born, he feels lonely, and he makes up two imaginary friends. Hurt and betrayed, he blackmails his father to get a television for his room. Through television, he discovers the violence of wars, and he is left fascinated.

  • Director
    • Christian Molina
  • Writers
    • Cuca Canals
    • Christian Molina
    • Chesley Heymsfield
  • Stars
    • Fergus Riordan
    • Cameron Antrobus
    • Andrew Tarbet
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    759
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Christian Molina
    • Writers
      • Cuca Canals
      • Christian Molina
      • Chesley Heymsfield
    • Stars
      • Fergus Riordan
      • Cameron Antrobus
      • Andrew Tarbet
    • 6User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations

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    Ben Temple and Fergus Riordan in I Want to Be a Soldier (2010)
    Ben Temple and Fergus Riordan in I Want to Be a Soldier (2010)
    Fergus Riordan in I Want to Be a Soldier (2010)
    Fergus Riordan in I Want to Be a Soldier (2010)
    Robert Englund, Danny Glover, and Fergus Riordan in I Want to Be a Soldier (2010)

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    Fergus Riordan
    • Alex
    Cameron Antrobus
    • David
    • (as Cameron George Antrobus)
    Andrew Tarbet
    Andrew Tarbet
    • Richard (Alex's father)
    Josephine Barnes
    • Paula
    Luke Denton
    • Zac
    Ben Temple
    Ben Temple
    • Captain Harry…
    Jo Kelly
    • Amy (Alex's mother)
    Thomas Riordan
    • Eric (Max's brother)
    Danny Glover
    Danny Glover
    • School Director
    Cassandra Gava
    Cassandra Gava
    • Art teacher
    Robert Englund
    Robert Englund
    • Psychologist
    Laura Fabregat
    • Helene (2 years)
    Alejandro Gómez
    • Victor (2 years)
    • (as Alejandro Gomez)
    Marc Medina
    • Alex (2 years)
    Joan Hostench Martínez
    • Max
    Valeria Marini
    Valeria Marini
    • Teacher
    Julie Nash
    Julie Nash
    • Butcher #1
    Franchesca McGill Perkins
    Franchesca McGill Perkins
    • Butcher #2
    • (as Francesca Mac Gill)
    • Director
      • Christian Molina
    • Writers
      • Cuca Canals
      • Christian Molina
      • Chesley Heymsfield
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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      References Apocalypse Now (1979)

    User reviews6

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    9/10
    A Thought Provoking, Moving Story... That Every Parent Should See
    Me, i'm 45.. young for my age in mind yet insightful to life, the universe and anything you may wish to add.

    I was pointed in the direction of this movie buy a friend of mine who laid the table with the trailer.. the trailer says deep..heavy..sad, and in parts the film is that... however.. This film isn't about plots or twists or acting, although i thought the parts played by all were believable... I think to some degree we measure believability of the role by how drawn we are into the story and our own experiences of real people and situations... growing up on a council estate say.. as opposed to a largely sheltered "middle class" community, will throw you into situations that others may consider unbelievable but are nonetheless true. This story rings true across many a household... in part. don't try and disassemble this story like many reviewers do, a film is meant to take you on a journey.. a journey of emotions and thoughts, if a film achieves that... then the film is good...regardless of the "holes in plot" etc.. who cares... you see.. a reviewer tends to make the mistake of over analyzing a film rather than remembering its to take the person on the journey i mentioned earlier...if u want a more complete reality.. leave films alone and watch documentaries....

    there are no glaringly obvious holes, there is no poor acting or bad scripts..it will touch you, maybe move you.. it drew a tear.. i could relate to things that were unfolding.. in places.. as i'm sure you will when you see it. There is a message in the movie..and to be quite honest its a very poignant message... watch it.. you'll like it, but it has that thing Schindler's List has... where its a good film but it feels wrong saying its good..if you know what i mean. Very worth the watch...ignore the over critical analytical yuppie reviews... its a film... a good film.
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    • Release date
      • October 14, 2011 (Italy)
    • Countries of origin
      • Spain
      • Italy
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Spain)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • De mayor quiero ser soldado
    • Filming locations
      • L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
    • Production companies
      • Black Flag
      • Canonigo Films
      • Produzione Straordinaria
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $73,293
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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