Review of Tigers Are Not Afraid

The child actors in this film are very good to excellent, however the plot and direction are an utter mess. Almost every shot using the pointless "floating camera" technique which is distracting and serves no purpose. Apparently, tripods are too much to ask for? The final battle boom shot shows that the director knows how to properly direct, but why wait until the end to do so? The film is a mix of "Children of Men" or a Satyajit Ray street urchin film with the fantastical elements of something from Guillermo del Toro, but to little effect. Less than 90 minutes in length, it felt much longer.