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We should really spare a few words on each performance, or else it becomes just another meaningless list topic.

Enzo Staiola in Bicycle Thieves (1948). How has this, arguably the greatest performance by a child in one of the best films ever, not been mentioned yet? Perfectly captures every emotion asked of him, no matter how nuanced. (Even his various forms of sadness are subtly different) Also a vital part of many important, difficult scenes, so he is asked to do more than most child actors are.

Craig Warnock in Time Bandits (1981). One of only two roles he had in his entire life, both when he was a kid. And yet, he brings the perfect degree of likability and wonder to the Terry Gilliam fantasy. You might argue there wasn't that much expected of him, but the ending to the movie wouldn't have been nearly as memorable without his performance.

I also believe he arguably outshone Sarah Polley from The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988), which is a much better Gilliam film, and featured a child actress who was already very experienced by then. (And acts to this day)