Child Actors

[assydingo]

What do you think about child actors? Do you have a favorite or one in particular who impressed you in a movie or TV show?

My opinion is they tend to be horribly type-cast and under-utilized.

After one gets big, like Abigail Breslin, they're suddenly in every movie playing the exact same role. Even though she was praised for her acting in Little Miss Sunshine none of her recent movies have challenged her. Except maybe Kit Kittredge.

It's very rare that movies for adults will allow a child to have a big role. Even though when they do (e.g. The Professional, Interview With A Vampire, Lawn Dogs, etc.) they are just as good as the adults.

Anyways, my personal favorite right now is Elle Fanning. When Phoebe In Wonderland comes out you'll see why =].