Folding future: Ed Oxenbould as Dylan, an 11 yo. who discovers he has a knack with folding stuff in Paper Planes.
Having grandchildren staying gave me the opportunity to see this new Australian movie, written, directed and produced by Robert Connolly.
This movie captures the imagination of children with its eleven-year-old Dylan, Ed Oxenbould, as the hero, succeeding against all the odds to participate in the Paper Plane World Championship. Dylan’s unassuming character shows his quiet strength coping with the enormous difficulties he’s facing.
The unique Western Australian landscape with its country school, gives a feeling of stepping back in time. Every emotion is tweaked.
I didn’t have high expectations, and yet the film was totally absorbing and left me feeling uplifted. Even if you don’t have children, it’s a delightful film to see.
Barbara Pyett 