‪THE TRUE ADVENTURES OF WOLFBOY - Like a long lost Jerry Spinelli novel, this super endearing film is about a boy with hypertrichosis on a road trip to find his mother. I wanna give this movie a big ol’ hug and never let go. Scientifically designed in a lab for me. #FantasticFest ‬

A dramatic coming-of-age take on "what if there really was a wolfboy for real?" It's actually pretty good. An honest story about getting over the things that make us different and learning to love ourselves no matter who we may be.

This reminds me a lot of The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot - the title is a bit deceptive and it's way more dramatic than most are probably expecting. But it's still a good film, the drama works well and the story is heartfelt and endearing.

The make-up in this is excellent! Jaeden Lieberher is completely convincing as the Wolfboy.

“I don’t want to meet others like me.”
-“Why?”
“Because I hate me”

Screened @ 2019 Buffalo Film Fest

This was actually really good. It had a strong message all the way through. I have to commend the writer and especially the EDITOR for fitting a full, interesting story into 88 minutes and not making it feel rushed when it seems like everything else these days is needlessly stretched out to 2.5 hours

⬕ Fantastic Fest 2019: Feature #26

"In twenty years I'll either be an alcoholic or beaten to death."

Fantasy about a boy with a skin condition learning to accept who he is, meeting his mother for the first time, while also making his first friend in a trans girl.

This doesn't have any distribution partners right now, and with how it is I can't see anyone big picking it up for theatrical screenings, so I implore you to support this film if it ever receives any sort of release.

The movie I didn't know I needed in my life. Its fucking great. It has everything you need. Hell take your mom, your brother, sister, fuck your whole family and enjoy.

High marks all around. Fresh take on a classic misfit story. Timing and pace felt really good for an only 88 minute long film. Casting solid - so stars too big to stick out. Lesser known talent delivered impressive performances. Make up. Music. Everything seemed just right.

A hairyfaced 13 year old receives a birthday present that will send him on a journey that is scary, emotional, inspiring, heartbreaking and amazing. I kinda loved this one - it plays the outsider tropes interestingly and with a few new spins. And there's a great payoff and a strong soundtrack. John Tuturro's slightly hammy performance is the only thing keeping this from being a 5

A fairly sweet story of growing up and feeling like you don't fit in with those around you. Instead of the typical things that would normally make a protagonist stick out, this film really shoves it down your throat by making its main character part wolf. While this may seem a bit heavy handed, once you can acclimate to that crux of the narrative, the story has some fairly tender and real moments.

Also, points to it for featuring a trans character as well and instead of making that *the* storyline, it is just one component of an otherwise explored character.

But mainly this movie calls to question: why Chris Messina isn't a best Chris option?!

Krejcí's film possesses the necessary weight and purpose that allows its palatable genre trappings to deliver its morals to an audience that may otherwise avoid them.

my full review at The Film Stage and archived

High marks all around. Fresh take on a classic misfit story. Timing and pace felt really good for an only 88 minute long film. Casting solid - so stars too big to stick out. Lesser known talent delivered impressive performances. Make up. Music. Everything seemed just right.

“I don’t want to meet others like me.”
-“Why?”
“Because I hate me”

Screened @ 2019 Buffalo Film Fest

This was actually really good. It had a strong message all the way through. I have to commend the writer and especially the EDITOR for fitting a full, interesting story into 88 minutes and not making it feel rushed when it seems like everything else these days is needlessly stretched out to 2.5 hours

A fairytale set amidst a grimy backdrop of burlesque clubs, carnival freak shows, and abandoned lighthouses, The True Adventures of Wolfboy is a dark yet darling gem, discovered at Fantastic Fest...

www.pajiba.com/film_reviews/review-the-true-adventures-of-wolfboy-is-a-mustsee-comingofage-fantasy.php

And why did John turturro’s character get arrested????

Starts off interesting and remains interesting for about 15 minutes. What changes? It ceases to be grounded in reality and relationships and instead becomes a fantastical road movie. I can't tell if John Turturro is playing it over-the-top or not-over-the-top enough. I'm tired of seeing Chloe Savigny cast as a mother.