Change Quote by Pauline Kael
“Before seeing Truffaut 's Small Change, I was afraid it was going to be one of those simple, natural films about childhood which I generally try to avoid I'm just not good enough to go to them. But this series of sketches on the general theme of the resilience of children turns out to be that rarity a poetic comedy that's really funny.”
About This Quote
Source Film Review: Small Change by François Truffaut, 1976
Initially skeptical of sentimental childhood films, the reviewer discovers a rare, funny poetic comedy about children's resilience.
In simple terms: A film about kids can be both funny and profound.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate unexpected depth in simple stories.
Themes
film criticism
childhood
resilience
Mood
analytical
playful
Type
review
interpretive
When to use this quote
- movie night
- teaching children
- film analysis
Key Concepts
cinema
humor
poetry
social observation
Questions to Reflect On
- Did the humor change your view of childhood films?
- What makes a simple story resonate?
A Different Perspective
The film may still feel sentimental to some viewers.
