Kid Colter

Dissecting this movie on a technical level is not entirely fair. The acting was on par for a 'B' movie, which is to say that it was not memorable and adequately served its purpose. There are no stars and the script was quite similar to a short story that I wrote at the age of seven. However...

I saw it a few times as a young lad. I highly recommend it for any young man. It sparks the imagination and piques the curiosity for any young kid wondering what it might be like to be alone in a threatening world with self-reliance an only option for survival. Having said that, the movie is nothing to write home about, but I'm better for having seen it in my youth.

(show this to kids who might be contemplating running away from home)

I haven't seen this movie in quite a long time.Its hard to find online.Our old recording from the 80's has lost its sound and picture quality.I remember it as a great adventure seeing a kid our own ages running from captures and outwitting hillbilly's.Pretty much surviving on his own wits.Worth seeing if you can find it.Pretty low budget but its the 80's norm.This is the kind of movie that reminds me of back in the day (I was born in '77)When we use to watch movies like Goonies,The adventurers,Bmx Bandits.All while waiting for Punky Brewster or Silver Spoons to come on.Now get on your G.T. Performer and ride down to the sunshine gas station for 25 cent fountain drinks and 5 cent popcorn.

Love this movie. It's not haut cinéma but it's a good time- especially great watch for 8-13 year olds. I grew up watching it- both my brother and I loved this film and recently rewatched it. Is some of it dated and melodramatic? Sure, but it's a lively flick and inspiring story.

Kids today need more stories like this- where the kid uses his head to triumph, rather than hoping a super hero will swoop in and save the day. Yes, the action is a little heavy (they're trying to kill the kid, after all) but the main character shows strength and grit in the face of danger.

I remember loving the nature shown in it- the wildlife, the river, even the foliage- and upon my recent watch, I found all of that just as beautiful as when I first saw it back in the 80's. Ignore the haters and check it out.

Kid Coulter in my opinion was a good romp, serious enough to be a good adventure, funny enough to lighten the mood. The kid was a nerd uncomfortable in the outdoors, more into computers and chess. When confronted with a chance to try something new, a physical challenge, he backs down, having no confidence in himself.

He had to get comfortable pretty quickly, and learn to be self sufficient. the viewer is treated to a light hearted survival story, with elements of danger and fun. Not for the seriously literal minded viewer. Viewers willing to suspend disbelief and let the film be what it is will enjoy it. It is a family film after all, meant to appeal mainly to the younger audience or at least the young at heart.

I saw this movie when I was around the same age as the title character. Actually I was a bit younger. I have to say that for a 10 year old kid watching this movie I was amazed! I love this movie, well, maybe i loved this movie, I haven't seen it in over 13 years. I'd love to see it again, but the chances that it's on Video or DVD are pretty nonexistent. I remember it was on Cinemax in the eighties, because I taped it on VHS back then.