The director John Crowley made a film about forgiveness in gloomy tones. The english rain accompanies the hero's attempt to create in 24 of the life it deserves. But how hard is for someone to finally accept the label of criminal we all put in for years and suddenly refused over who had used? The search for identity and role of the social environment in this is the same for the suffocating Eric an... read more
Emotionally-wrenching and perfectly executed, Boy A is the first truly great film to be released this year. Though it was released in the U.S. a few days ago, its first release was last year in the UK, and there's no surprise in the fact that it racked up four BAFTA awards, particularly in the case of lead actor Andrew Garfield, who gives a relentlessly flawless performance in this movie. It is ma... read more
Since I kept hearing good things about this flick, I thought I should check this one out. It stars 2 impressive performances by Peter Mullan (easily one of the most underrated actors at work nowadays) and Andrew Garfield (one of the most promising actors at work nowadays). They both shine here and I must say that the sober directing was really effective as well. It is definitely a gloomy and pessi... read more
Description:Jack has a terrible secret. He is really the notorious Boy A (Andrew Garfield) who committed a terrible crime when he was just a child. Recently released from a juvenile prison, he enters a world he has never been part of. He is haunted by his grim past, and is more a boy than a man at 24. His caseworker Terry (Peter Mullan) sees the Jack has a terrible secret. He is really the notorious Boy A (Andrew Garfield) who committed a terrible crime when he was just a child. Recently released from a juvenile prison, he enters a world he has never been part of. He is haunted by his grim past, and is more a boy than a man at 24. His caseworker Terry (Peter Mullan) sees the good in him and does everything in his power to give Boy A a second chance. Boy A chooses the name Jack and is set up with a job, a home and the opportunity for a new life. At his job he forms adult relationships for the first time. He bonds with Chris (Shaun Evans) and finds a girlfriend in Michelle (Katie Lyons), both co-workers who witness Jack’s newfound compassion and loyalty. Others are drawn to his shy, kind ways. As relationships develop, he is torn between the deceit in concealing his past and the potential exoneration by revealing his crime. Jack no longer doubts his capacity to love and has more to lose than ever. He seeks Terry’s approval to confess the truth to Michelle but is implored to keep his secret for fear of his own safety. Spending 14 years in prison has done nothing to persuade the public he’s paid his dues. Accompanying his release is a widespread, media frenzy which re-ignites public indignation. The crime and trial are covered as current news and feed a hunger for revenge. Although Jack bears little resemblance to the young Boy A, it becomes increasingly clear that the past may be impossible to escape.... (more)(less)
"Aikuistunut lapsena surmatyön tehnyt mies yrittää sopeutua jälleen yhteiskuntaan. Aihetta käsitellään ihan mukavasti, erityisesti päähenkilon tunteiden käsittelyn puolesta vaikka juonikuvio sinänsä on aika helposti arvattavissa. Tunnelmanluonti toimii ja teknisen toteutuksen kantavaksi teemaksi nostettu kuvaussääntöjen tarkoituksellinen rikkominen mm. kuvaamalla lähes järjestään henkiöt niin että tyhtää tilaa on kuvassa niskan, ei kasvojen puolella tekee tyylistä ainakin "
“Since I kept hearing good things about this flick, I thought I should check this one out. It stars 2 impressive performances by Peter Mullan (easily one of the most underrated actors at work nowadays) and Andrew Garfield (one of the most promising actors at work nowadays). They both shine here and I must say that the sober directing was really effective as well. It is definitely a gloomy and pessimist flick which shows that basically, there is no redemption for children killers. Actually, when you think about it, almost nobody would forgive anyone for sure a crime and that's maybe the weakest point of this movie. They show in details how twisted and damaged Philip was but Eric comes up as rather innocent and, in my opinion
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This was probably the toughest movie for me to watch in 2008. Its power is uncanny. Boy A is one of the most masterfully-made, morally complex films I’ve seen in a long time. It is a perfect depiction of the enormously tough path one needs to tread to achieve redemption for a horrible deed, if it’s even possible to achieve it. Andrew Garfield is tremendously great as the protagonist. The editing is handled flawlessly, as the film gradual"
“The director John Crowley made a film about forgiveness in gloomy tones. The english rain accompanies the hero's attempt to create in 24 of the life it deserves. But how hard is for someone to finally accept the label of criminal we all put in for years and suddenly refused over who had used? The search for identity and role of the social environment in this is the same for the suffocating Eric and his years in the cell.
Andrew Garfield manages well with the complexity of the character of a hero who seems to be a 10th anniversary in the body of a 24 year old. The time for him stopped when he entered the black hole of juvenile prison and his only ally in return is his mentor Terry.Peter Mullan who embody, interpret with tenderness the father figure who tries to prevent the collaps” read more
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