Andy (Jai Ram Srinivasan) is a young kid with a disability, who moves from foster home to foster home. His caseworker helps him connect to his inner superhero to look at the world differently.
This film brought tears to my eyes, especially the statistic at the end that tells us that "In America, 30-50% of children waiting to be adopted have a disability." The storyline is really touching and universal. The pacing is perfect and not too rushed. The filmmaker is able to fully tell a story within a short time frame. The cinematography is excellent -- clean camera angles and steady shots throughout the whole film. The costumes are very important to the film, when Andy is being himself and when he transforms into a superhero. The superhero costume looks like Andy made it, which is just what the wardrobe department was aiming for. The settings are typical Middle America. The music keeps the tone light throughout the film. It maintains a childish feeling to the storyline to remind audiences that we're watching the movie through Andy's point of view. The film at the end that plays under the credits is beautiful and so appropriate to the story of this film. The magic that Andy's superhero produces looks and feels so real and he overcomes his physical disability as he approaches his new foster home. He creates an orb of green light with like flames. The characters grow throughout the film. Andy learns to view his situation through a new point of view. He becomes more confident as the film unfolds. His caseworker (Rachel Handler) is solid as is Colin Buckingham who plays Cole. The direction, by Catriona Rubenis-Stevens, is marvelous. The filmmakers set out to raise awareness about children with disabilities who are in foster homes. The story achieves the goal and makes a way to raise awareness of the difficulties associated with finding adoptions for disabled children. My favorite part is the ending, as Andy walks into his new foster home more confident than ever.
The film's message is to increase the aware of the high percentages of disabled children waiting to be adopted. The film encouraged me to look at the world differently and to be grateful for all that I have.
I give Andy & Kaliope 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 18, plus adults. By Heather S. and Julie S., KIDS FIRST!
Andy (Jai Ram Srinivasan) is a young kid with a disability, who moves from foster home to foster home. His caseworker helps him connect to his inner superhero to look at the world differently.
This film brought tears to my eyes, especially the statistic at the end that tells us that "In America, 30-50% of children waiting to be adopted have a disability." The storyline is really touching and universal. The pacing is perfect and not too rushed. The filmmaker is able to fully tell a story within a short time frame. The cinematography is excellent -- clean camera angles and steady shots throughout the whole film. The costumes are very important to the film, when Andy is being himself and when he transforms into a superhero. The superhero costume looks like Andy made it, which is just what the wardrobe department was aiming for. The settings are typical Middle America. The music keeps the tone light throughout the film. It maintains a childish feeling to the storyline to remind audiences that we're watching the movie through Andy's point of view. The film at the end that plays under the credits is beautiful and so appropriate to the story of this film. The magic that Andy's superhero produces looks and feels so real and he overcomes his physical disability as he approaches his new foster home. He creates an orb of green light with like flames. The characters grow throughout the film. Andy learns to view his situation through a new point of view. He becomes more confident as the film unfolds. His caseworker (Rachel Handler) is solid as is Colin Buckingham who plays Cole. The direction, by Catriona Rubenis-Stevens, is marvelous. The filmmakers set out to raise awareness about children with disabilities who are in foster homes. The story achieves the goal and makes a way to raise awareness of the difficulties associated with finding adoptions for disabled children. My favorite part is the ending, as Andy walks into his new foster home more confident than ever.
The film's message is to increase the aware of the high percentages of disabled children waiting to be adopted. The film encouraged me to look at the world differently and to be grateful for all that I have.
I give Andy & Kaliope 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 18, plus adults. By Heather S. and Julie S., KIDS FIRST!
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