Boy A
2007 Directed by John Crowley
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The story of a young ex-con Jack, newly released from serving a prison sentence for a murder he committed as a child.
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Have I ever told you how much I love Andrew Garfield? He is to me what Justin Bieber is to pre-pubescent girls. I might well be obsessed with him. I’m not saying that I am obsessed with him but that I just, you know, might be. I’m not for a second suggesting that I’m going to grow up to be his professional stalker because I’m not. Well alright I might but don’t tell anyone, least of all him. Fair enough, my desktop background is currently a picture of him looking all cute and sexy (people who manage to be both of those things at the same time are a very rare breed indeed) in his spandex Spider-Man suit and…
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Andrew Garfield is Boy A; a child convicted of a brutal crime many years ago and now out of prison trying to build his own future. The film tells of his struggle to adapt to his new life as Jack Burridge. Jack, reflecting on his childhood trauma, is a deeply disturbed individual still feeling the pain of his childhood years. He is seen getting a job, making new friends and eventually saving the life of a young child, not too dissimilar from his own traumatic age. As his heroic action occurs, the significance of this one moment changes his life.
Garfield, in the role, is a revelation. Garfield’s portrayal of Jack is some of the finest character acting I've seen…
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Fucking A
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To write this review is extremely difficult, especially as I have only just finished this movie. This film deals with some of the most difficult themes I have ever watched. Especially as cases such as the child killings in England by other children is still incredibly fresh in the publics mind. I couldn't help but let my mind drift to these situations as I watched the film.
Three things make this film an unbelievably evocative and emotional piece of cinematic art. First is Andrew Garfields performance. One that I would go out and say will be unrivalled and I love his work. He may never top this performance. The way the story is told is so powerful. Paced superbly. Finally…
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2nd Letterboxd film recommened from a follower I've watched, and boy did this not dissapoint. Garfield is just brilliant as the recently paroled child killer. The things aren't always how the press make them appear to be message is so well done, you really, really sympathise with his character. Cant believe I missed this on release, so glad I saw it.
If you're worried about what Garfield will bring to Spiderman, my reply, he's too good for Spiderman.
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Heartbreaking story of someone trying to escape the mistakes of their past. Andrew Garfield is excellent.
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This film's dullness combined with my lack on interest in the characters and my lack of comprehension of their accents made it a grueling experience.
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Society doesn’t forget violent crimes, even those committed by children. “Boy A” asks us to weigh issues about forgiveness, justice and human nature.
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Andrew Garfield is brilliant in this film about a child murderer (who was also a child at the time) and his 2nd chance in life. This could have been so great. It starts out so promising but it fails to go the distance.
SPOILERS!!!
First, because we don't see the murder of the girl so we are never told who really did it. Did they both do it or only the crazy friend. Yes we see Jack (or what ever his name was when he was young) walking with the knife but we don't see the murder (add to this that the judge said that both blamed each other of the crime). This is a huge mistake. It is very…
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Kaunistelematonta, koskettavaa ja hämmentävän ristiriitaisia ajatuksia herättävää brittidraamaa aiheena anteeksianto ja toinen mahis. Muistuttaa siitä, että kaikille ei lapsuudessa jaeta ihan niitä parhaimpia kortteja.
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To write this review is extremely difficult, especially as I have only just finished this movie. This film deals with some of the most difficult themes I have ever watched. Especially as cases such as the child killings in England by other children is still incredibly fresh in the publics mind. I couldn't help but let my mind drift to these situations as I watched the film.
Three things make this film an unbelievably evocative and emotional piece of cinematic art. First is Andrew Garfields performance. One that I would go out and say will be unrivalled and I love his work. He may never top this performance. The way the story is told is so powerful. Paced superbly. Finally…
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Boy A tells the story of Jack (Andrew Garfield), a young man recently released from prison for a murder he committed when he was a boy. His rehabilitation worker Terry (Peter Mullan) genuinely believes Jack has reformed and sets him up with a new identity and a new job.
The film deals with a lot of themes I find interesting, particularly guilt and the effects of the past. It reminded me a lot of A History of Violence both in terms of story and theme. The film is also very challenging in that it doesn't tell the viewer how to feel about the character or situation, it just presents the events and lets the viewer decide.
Andrew Garfield delivers a…
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Andrew Garfield is Boy A; a child convicted of a brutal crime many years ago and now out of prison trying to build his own future. The film tells of his struggle to adapt to his new life as Jack Burridge. Jack, reflecting on his childhood trauma, is a deeply disturbed individual still feeling the pain of his childhood years. He is seen getting a job, making new friends and eventually saving the life of a young child, not too dissimilar from his own traumatic age. As his heroic action occurs, the significance of this one moment changes his life.
Garfield, in the role, is a revelation. Garfield’s portrayal of Jack is some of the finest character acting I've seen…
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I enjoyed this movie quite a lot, mainly due to the great performance of Andrew Garfield. It's no big secret that I was a fan of him even before he became Spider Man. I think he is one of the most talented young actors right now and he definitely shows it in this brutally honest picture about a young man whose past crimes threaten to ruin his 'new' life.
The film manages to raise many questions about forgiveness, identity, and morality. It's one of those films you better watch with someone else because after you've seen it you need someone to discuss it with.
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Wow. Gripped me from start to finish.