Kid West (2017) User Reviews

Kids in Peril

[qyzenreviews · 3/10 · 30 May 2021]

It was a heartwarming movie, but I don't suggest this movie as a kid friendly because it showed a rifle and kids near a fire also drawing of men hanging down, there is also a man smoking which doesn't imply positive messages to a child.

The plot is simple as a feisty girl tries to adjust and race against the new neighborhood gang of bullies with some mystical powers subsequently added into the story.

I support independent films and filmmakers but in this one I really didn't find anything so special to be talked about.

The acting was acceptable, Mary Bair did her job aptly.

The premise is very small, predictable, and that is one of the reasons why this movie doesn't seem to be stretched, it is to the point.

In the Soundtrack Department it features a country song "Forever My Girl" by Collin Malaney.

The CGI effect of fire was awful, but they did it in regard to child safe environment.

Henceforth, nothing to be treasured or cherished here except good defeats evil.

Solid Kids Movie

[SawyerJohson · 10/10 · 9 February 2019]

Good action, fun story, some decent special effects: fire, a truck jump, BMX bikers, sling shots, a variety of characters. Movie kept my attention, not bad for something I just came across by accident!

We watched this on Am Prime

Characters were cute and relatable. Writing was solid, obviously crafted with someone who understands story. The girl who plays the main character, Mary Bair, was really fun, kind of made the whole movie. A lot of other fun little parts. Movie opens with Kid West saving a stolen puppy from bullies. My kid was glued to the TV after that. Movie has some surprising twists as well, with some notable faces, Bruce Bohne, i recognized from all sorts of other huge movies. Overall, highly suggested!

Fun & Adventure

[matthewstenerson · 10/10 · 28 September 2017]

Kid West is a fun and adventurous movie. It had a great original story, funny moments, and a clever mystery. It was a little like Indiana Jones, one of my all-time favorites! I was very impressed with the writing, directing, and acting. I could see this being turned into a series or having a sequel.

Small move, smart movie

[johnhandsome-32658 · 10/10 · 2 October 2019]

Fun movie that I think both parents and kids will both enjoy. The story is about a little girl, Kid West, who is trying to protect her mom from the same fate as her dad, a cop. She's also trying to replace her dad, financially. The movie starts when they leave the south and relocate to the Midwest. Kid West is told by her mom to stay out of trouble, but of course Kid West finds herself in a crazy adventure where she thinks a local Native American girl stole Ojibwe treasure from a museum.

Soon things get mixed up. Local bullies arrive, along with an odd older sheriff. I liked the story a lot and thought it was pretty interesting in that it portrayed the characters it did, females, Native Americans... There was some great little plot twists and I think probably some meaty metaphors in there as well.

Definitely worth watching!Only complaint is that it's too short!

Great!

[ueprod · 8/10 · 30 October 2020]

I love movies with heart like this. It turns out it was made independently in Minnesota!

Fun and great writing

[bobsledcucumber · 10/10 · 1 September 2020]

This movie was actually very engaging. On a whim, I picked up the dvd at a local store. Wow, first of all my daughter, about the same age as the main character, loved it! The story was really engaging, the plot twists works in nicely with the clever story, pure entertainment, true to solid storytelling. The themes are very relevant for our time. Being Native, it struck home. Though it would be great to see more movies where we are represented as the main characters, but this movie fleshes out everyone. Our family has been a little stuck in finding new material, this was a nice find!