Two days after I have watched the movie I can still not decide if I liked it or not. There are some moments in the movie which continue very slowly, some where one stopps breathing of beeing so excited and others which give you a reason to laugh or at least to smile. The ending for example is sagging but still the last scene, which is left open, suprised me a lot. Also the music is chosen very adequate and empathetic.

A film I would not recommend for children under the age of 14 because of the rather complex plot and the particular structure the director has used to show the audience a child’s difficult mind. The young actor, who I must say has performed the role of an intelligent but childish juvenile extraordinarily well, has brought so many interesting aspect of life to my mind. A movie to enjoy and think about.

The universal struggle to grow up is something anyone can relate to, even when complicated by the intricate and numerous mysteries and plotlines that make the movie HaDikduk HaPnimi. The fact that only many of these smaller subplots are not wrapped up or explained weakens the film, but overall the open ending gives the film an added layer of depth that some like I appreciate, but some will complain leaves too much to the imagination.  

The coming-of-age of an artist is shown by an extraordinary cast, who fit into a problematic every-day-life with their gestures and facial expressions. Sad but beautiful music for piano or strings accompany the story of a boy who wants to finally grow up. At times, the story is a little slow, but the open end gives a fine finale: sad, but beautiful.