Boys Don't Cry
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Movie Reviews of Boys Don't Cry
Movie Review: Perfect presentation
Summary: 5 Stars
I found no flaws in the telling of the story of Teena Brandon in this film. I have read the tragic true life reports that, unfortunately lack the most insightful words of Teena herself, and I am amazed at how this film gives an honest, respectful portrayal of a human in pain who is making the most of her troubled life. I was moved, hurt and troubled myself about Teena's plight. The film does not exploit her difficulties, but fairly and delicately present a person, not an oddity. Hilary Swank transforms herself in this film perfectly, convincingly expressing the awkward efforts of a woman to fit into her psyche. The entire cast gives an outstanding performance. As a piece of theatrical art, this is definitely a gem, even though it is disturbing and tragic, especially because the facts it relays are true.Movie Review: surprising in its lack of stridency
Summary: 4 Stars
i was very surprised at how much i enjoyed this movie. i expected a piece of agitprop, but instead saw a balanced view of both the flaws and strengths of brandon teena. hilary swank was wonderful, and she makes as hot a teenage boi as any actress since the golden era of jodie & kristy in the late 70s.
Movie Review: Good film, brilliant performances
Summary: 4 Stars
I had previously seen The Brandon Teena Story on A&E and amazed at how someone could be treated so horribly because they choose a different lifestyle. What starts out as an experiment turns into a full fledged alter ego as she is accepted as a man by a group she meets in a bar. It culminates with the discovery that Brandon is actually a woman with a dramatic confrontation in the finale. A lot of people think that this is a story about courage and lesbianism but it is really about neither. It is about the search for identity; not just sexual identity but the search for a deeper self. Here was a person they loved and accepted, but who turned out to be the most heinous of deviants as defined by their own prejudices and fears. This is why they were so fundamentally shaken upon the revelation of Brandon's true identity.
Very disturbing is the ending. If you know the story, you know the ending. Just how true this was to the real life story it is based on is really irrelevant. It will make most viewers uncomfortable, but it is the kind of story that needs to be told.
Movie Review: Gotta See This One!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of the BEST movies that Hilary Swank has ever done! She plays the part with a vengence and I loved the way she portrayed Teena Brandon.Movie Review: love
Summary: 5 Stars
this is one of my top 5 movies of all times - a true jewel! a piece about humanity and, above all: about love. not your everyday romantic love sported in our ever so popular romantic comedies, of course, but rather about the basic human love for another human being. in the middle of all that trash its edges are even more defined.