Beach Rats

| Release Date: August 25, 2017

6.6	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 50 Ratings

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TVJerrySep 18, 2017

An aimless young man (Harris Dickinson) hangs with his buds at a Brooklyn beach, but spends his nites cruising online for older men. He even scores a girlfriend to help him deny his inevitable attraction. This film feels foreign in style:An aimless young man (Harris Dickinson) hangs with his buds at a Brooklyn beach, but spends his nites cruising online for older men. He even scores a girlfriend to help him deny his inevitable attraction. This film feels foreign in style: scenes play out in real time with minimal activity or dialogue, there's no musical accompaniment and lots of lingering close-up shots of Dickinson's inner conflict. Dickinson has a model's beauty and build, but it doesn't distract from his his genuinely compelling performance. Still, the lackadaisical pace and lack of narrative thrust hinder the full appreciation of this intimate, moody character study.… Expand

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whostosaySep 11, 2017

A well crafted movie that exploits the inherent drama of "coming out" in an unwelcoming environment. Add drugs, booze and an unsympathetic group of friends to the mix and you have a complex, painful brew of frustrated, destructive yearningA well crafted movie that exploits the inherent drama of "coming out" in an unwelcoming environment. Add drugs, booze and an unsympathetic group of friends to the mix and you have a complex, painful brew of frustrated, destructive yearning and self reflection - all exquisitely shown with masterful movie making. However, the movie lacks a third act and there's no resolution of the main troubled character.… Expand

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