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Sleeping Giant is a coming-of-age drama film that was released in 2015. The movie is directed by Andrew Cividino and stars Jackson Martin, Nick Serino, and Reece Moffett in the lead roles. The film tells the story of three teenage boys spending their summer vacation in a small Canadian town. The movie explores the themes of friendship, adolescence, and the complexities of growing up.

Adam (Jackson Martin) is a city boy who is sent to his family's vacation home in a small town for the summer. He's a lonely, introverted and a bit of an outsider. However, he meets cousins Nate (Nick Serino) and Riley (Reece Moffett) who spend their summers in the town. The two boys are polar opposites of each other. Nate is a reckless risk-taker who loves to push people around to assert his dominance, while Riley is obedient and in awe of Nate.

The three boys form an unlikely bond, and they spend their days swimming, drinking, and smoking weed. However, as they continue to spend time together, Adam begins to become aware of their toxic behavior towards each other. Nate and Riley’s toxic friendship slowly begins to escalate as they get involved in an increasingly dangerous game of macho one-upmanship.

Adam tries to ignore the dangerous signs of their behavior, but he realizes how irrational and risky the situation has become. The two boys take their harmful relationship to the limit which manifests in the form of a physical fight with serious consequences. Matters are complicated when Adam develops a crush on Taylor, an outgoing and attractive girl who complicates things even further.

Sleeping Giant is a film that is well-paced, well-written, and well-acted. The movie is brilliant in capturing the experience of growing up, and the complexities of adolescent friendships. The film accurately depicts how far young people will go to prove themselves, and the often-dangerous situations they expose themselves to. It’s also interesting to note how the film accurately depicts the contrasting personalities of the three boys as they journey through adolescence.

One of the main things the film portrays well is the fact that growing up is not easy, especially when you're facing difficulties in your family or social life. The story is based on the director's experiences growing up, and he manages to capture the raw emotion and confusion that comes with adolescence. The themes of the film are universal and will appeal to teenagers and adults who can look back and relate to the struggles of growing up.

The cinematography of Sleeping Giant is beautiful and captures the Canadian landscape perfectly. The film presents the backdrop of the beautiful Canadian wilderness, contrasting against the characters’ adolescent angst and restlessness. The majority of the scenes in the film are shot outdoors, giving the audience a sense of the vastness of the wilderness and the characters’ smallness in the larger scheme of things.

The performances of the three lead actors are outstanding, Jackson Martin does an excellent job playing Adam; the quiet, intense boy who is still struggling to find his identity. Reece Moffett's portrayal of Riley is equally impressive as he perfectly balances the character's awe and fear of his cousin. However, Nick Serino steals the show with his portrayal of Nate, who is charming, intimidating, and unpredictable at the same time.

To conclude, Sleeping Giant is a coming-of-age drama that is well-written, well-acted, and emotionally powerful. It is not a movie that will appeal to everyone, but if you enjoy complex character arcs, thoughtful storylines, and thought-provoking themes, then Sleeping Giant is a film worth watching. The movie is a great example of how storytelling should be done which is made even more impressive by the fact that it is a debut feature film for the director. Overall, Sleeping Giant is a film that stays with you long after the final credits roll, and is a must-watch for lovers of the coming-of-age genre.

Sleeping Giant is a 2015 drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.6 and a MetaScore of 71.