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Let The Balloon Go

1977, Movie, G, 92 mins

Let The Balloon Go: Review

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There is an occasional tendency with children's films to underestimate the audience, resulting in sloppy and inept productions. Such is the case with LET THE BALLOON GO, a potentially sensitive film for younger audiences that completely shortchanges their intelligence. Bettles, delivering a good performance in spite of the production, is a disabled youngster living in WW I-era Australia. Despite many setbacks, the boy achieves his goal by film's end, as he gains an independence from those around him. The director really doesn't know what to do with the story, focusing on the cruel rather than uplifting elements of Bettles' struggle. The film's possibilities are further hampered by what is clearly a lack of concern for the audience by the producers, confirmed by the poor set design and almost amateurish costuming. This was the first children's film produced by the Australian government, which normally works on well-made documentaries for adults. It's a shame they didn't give children enough credit as filmgoers, for they are often the toughest audiences to please. leave a comment
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