IMDb 7.8 2010 HD

Needles

Needles

2010
10 min NR USA
9 / 10
7.8 IMDB

11-year-old boy was Andrew a children's hospital ...

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poignant understated natural contemplative subdued earnest affecting quiet observational sensitive earnest reserved

Reviews

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Isabelle Dubois
Apr 29, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

"Needles" is a film that aims for emotional depth but often falls short of its potential. The story of Andrew, an 11-year-old in a children's hospital, is ripe for exploration, yet the execution feels somewhat lacking. Performances are…

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David O'Connell
Apr 29, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

The 2010 film "Needles" presents a straightforward narrative about an 11-year-old boy, Andrew, navigating the complexities of a children's hospital. The film’s tone is generally subdued, focusing on the day-to-day realities of such an environment. Performances are commendable…

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Sophia Chen
Apr 29, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

"Needles" is a surprisingly affecting portrayal of childhood resilience set against the sterile backdrop of a children's hospital. The film wisely centres its narrative on Andrew, an 11-year-old, allowing us to witness his world through a child's eyes.…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 29, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

This 2010 release, "Needles," tackles the heavy subject of a child's hospitalisation with a reserved approach that borders on reticence. The plot, following Andrew, an 11-year-old, through his hospital stay, offers moments of quiet drama. However, the performances,…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 29, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

"Needles" offers a sensitive, albeit somewhat understated, look at childhood adversity. The film's strength lies in its quiet observation of young Andrew's world within a children's hospital. Performances, particularly from the young lead, are natural and unforced, conveying…

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