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barnet42Oct 14, 2012

This movie it was ok what i don't like in this movie is the brutal rape scene , but i don't like the Director ,Kimberly Peirce is Crazy who had the stupid idea of this call ,this is not funny there is a lot of Children Abuse in the worldThis movie it was ok what i don't like in this movie is the brutal rape scene , but i don't like the Director ,Kimberly Peirce is Crazy who had the stupid idea of this call ,this is not funny there is a lot of Children Abuse in the world ,Kimberly Peirce the only thing she want is money for this crazy call , when ONG listen this call they want be happy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPTHdG-Db_E&feature=plcp… Expand

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DollisDec 30, 2012

Bad movie the story is very awful i found this film weak with no plot , only thing i like in this movie is the soundtrack , And i don't like Kimberly Peirce movies.

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AnL.Apr 6, 2007

This movie is like a dark coffee candy. It is so bitter and yet for moments we can feel the tenderness, the compassion and love exude from the movie. There are some painful scenes to endure but those are what make the movie linger in our This movie is like a dark coffee candy. It is so bitter and yet for moments we can feel the tenderness, the compassion and love exude from the movie. There are some painful scenes to endure but those are what make the movie linger in our heart long after the credits rolls. This movie is a raw, naked beauty.… Expand

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snoopyw.Nov 14, 2005

Un tres beau film a voir absolument !!

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DeneL.Aug 8, 2007

This movie is truly amazing, sad, and a true tear-jerker. It was well made and even though it didn't stay true to the real Teena Brandon, Swank acting was great.

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LOmarGJul 3, 2013

This movie is no joke. It's fierce, provocative, and tragic. I don't know if the observation that Swank and Sevigny both resemble the opposite sex is a flaw or a benefit to the story, but everything else is suspenseful and worthy of conversation.

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RogerAug 7, 2013

Boys Don't Cry (which was release on October 8, 1999) has an heartbreaking true life story about Brandon Teena, who is a transgender-man (female-to-male non-operative transgender man).

The picture explores the themes of freedom, courage,Boys Don't Cry (which was release on October 8, 1999) has an heartbreaking true life story about Brandon Teena, who is a transgender-man (female-to-male non-operative transgender man).

The picture explores the themes of freedom, courage, identity and empowerment. The film was directed and written by an (previously) unknown female film director Kimberley Price. The movie title was actually named after a song of the same name by an English rock band called The Cure. It's a of those films involving a same-sex relationship just like Brokeback Mountain (2005).

Hilary Swank is a "down-to-earth" movie actress who portrayed the role as Brandon Teena. Here's an interesting fact about her role: To prepare for the role, she lived her life as a man for about a month, including wrapping her chest in tension bandages and putting socks down the front of her pants much the same way that Brandon Teena did. I believe this is the main reason why her portrayal was so outstanding. Boys Don't Cry was the film that made Hilary Swank into Hollywood stardom.Her performance in this film earned her her first Oscar for best actress. She deserved it.

This is a true story about Brandon Teena and it takes place in 1993. He is the popular new dude in the small Nebraska town of Falls City. He hangs out with the guys, drinking, cussing, and bumper surfing, and he charms the young women, who've never met a more sensitive and considerate young man. He even loves hanging out in gas stations and roller rinks. Life is pretty good for Brandon now that he's one of the guys.

He also develops a relationship with a blonde beauty named Lana Tisdel (played by Chloe Sevigny). However, he doesn't mention to his friends and girlfriend that he is actually a trans man. Later in the film, his friends discover that Brandon is actually a woman. He is brutally raped and beaten by two of his friends (which of course actually happened and it doesn't count as a spoiler if anybody has heard about Brandon Teena's story). Her life, as shown in the movie, became tormented (If you are wondering about the torment, you all have to watch the full movie for yourselves).

There is a scene in the film that employs a great cinematography structure technique inspired by a scene from Victor Fleming's" The Wizard of OZ (1939)". In the Oz film, the cinematography structure technique is in the scene where Dorothy exits her house and steps into Munchkin land.

In Boys Don't Cry, the technique is reflected in the scene in which the audience see Brandon Teena enter a roller rink and the song "Just the Way That I Needed" by The Cars is playing. After a shot of the character, he then seen walking through the door. The viewer sees the door opening; the character goes through, the door, and the viewer go through the door. The way that they used this cinematography technique is really fascinating due to the cinematic inspiration.

The first time I watched this movie, I was so impressed by the powerful acting of the characters. The skills of the main cast playing really make the movie. Any great film based on a true story should always hire actors and actresses with great acting talent and skills. If an actor or actress doesn't have the necessary skills, the role could turn out badly just like Faye Dunaway's (even though I still think she is an amazing actress) role as Joan Crawford in "Mommy Dearest (1981)".

Boys Don't Cry is undoubtedly eighth best film of 1999 on my list of top ten best films of 1999. The story in the film was specifically and wonderfully written by Kimberly Price. The film depicts very well a true life story, just like several other true life depictions in: "Malcolm X", "Ray", "Alive","Lincoln", and "Raging Bull".

"I highly recommend this movie for people, who like movies such as Brokeback Mountain and especially films that are based on true stories"." I give this film a 4 out of 4 spectacular stars!"… Expand

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BonesMay 25, 2011

The film's greatest highlights are probably the acting performances. The performances by Hilary Swank & Chloe are unforgettable and terrific. although the movie looks horribly cheap, it has a well-written script and set to be one of the bestThe film's greatest highlights are probably the acting performances. The performances by Hilary Swank & Chloe are unforgettable and terrific. although the movie looks horribly cheap, it has a well-written script and set to be one of the best movies of 1999.… Expand

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Compi24Oct 20, 2013

It may be extremely hard to watch at times, but that's the point of Kimberly Peirce's intricately crafted "Boys Don't Cry," a film carried by a heartbreaking turn from Hillary Swank and some indelible thematic work.

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emeraldcitySep 6, 2014

I missed part of this film but what I saw of it I thought was unbearably pretentious filmmaking which is not to say I think that gals who would rather live as guys are all full of sh**. I watch a lot of movies and as a result I have seenI missed part of this film but what I saw of it I thought was unbearably pretentious filmmaking which is not to say I think that gals who would rather live as guys are all full of sh**. I watch a lot of movies and as a result I have seen quite a few documentaries on the subject going in both directions. I think that filmmakers skirt over the top of this type of thing and misidentify overacting with strong content. Life's a whole lot of things and I suppose it doesn't lend itself well to being encapsulated in a 90 minutes frame with any degree of depth. The documentaries I've seen are very anecdotal-which is unavoidable-but they leave me feeling like the people who made them had a neutral opinion rather than being pro or con. This film is definitely pro but it also shows the persons life to e a mire of emotional turmoil which is frustrating to deal with as a viewer. Like I said, I missed part of it...how much of the film is valid emotional struggle and how much is self indulgent submersion in emotional trenches the same way a drug user submerses themselves in the world of their drug is not a question this film asks. It left me wanting to watch a cops & robbers film.… Expand

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markwhelanSep 17, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hilary Swank's Academy Award winning performance as Brandon Teena is, of course, brave and gender-bending role. A review elsewhere incorrectly refers to Brandon Teena as a trans man.

Based on Brandon Teena's relationship with Lana Tisdel, it is also incorrectly billed as a romance. It is nothing of the sort.

This true story of the anatomically born (young) woman who is brutally raped and murdered after her identity is revealed.

The story foregrounds the struggle of a psychologically tortured woman’s unsuccessful efforts to have that life-changing operation to bring her peace in both body and spirit. She is severely limited and tested by her economically poor background. The story highlights the disgusting violence perpetrated by men filled with equal doses of ignorance and hatred.… Expand

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allamiaanimaFeb 5, 2016

Excuse, machine translation.

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The value of "Boys Do not Cry" is to avoid any labeling. So I understand. Teena / Brandon is not a "scientific case." Absolutely. He 'girl, beautiful, noble sentiments, that goes' over his own body and that in and of the other body, wants to know the essence and then caress the soul.
Boys Do not Cry is a poetic drama. Brandon Hilary Swank / to live by herself runs many dangers and in his wanderings from place to place, comes to know and fall in love with a girl named Lana Tisdel Chloe Sevigny /
Lana, Brandon becomes, little by little a very special person. One of those guys who all, once in their life, they would like to meet and with whom think of a serious plan of life; perhaps far, it is far from that lonely and cursed place. Meet John Peter Sarsgaard / and then Tom Brendan Sexton I I I / two boys to say is perhaps a little violent.

What would be the performance of Hilary Swank and then the whole story without the wonderful presence of Lana? Lana understands who is really Brandon or maybe does not want to know? Kimberly Peirce Director and co-screenwriter with Andy Bienen / shaped characters and has plunged them into a story that I recommend to know. A true story, a true story like many others that the film offers but with time and space enthusiasts and exciting; with music that give light to engaging images leaving a trail of questions. Two above all: - Who are the free spirits? How much it costs, be?

To you,
that you love,
and make your dreams.… Expand

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alejandro970May 5, 2019

Accurate fusion of road movie and identity sexual crisis that shows how preveals in our times the intolerance against the LGBT community. The movie that put Hillary Swank on the spotlight. Well deserved.

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amheretojudgeFeb 2, 2019

Cry Your Heart Out.

Boys Don't Cry Pierce's heartbreaking biography is an uncompromising quest of finding the truth, and just like it, it is hard to swallow, amazing to experience and leaves you shook at the brisk of your seat. The filmCry Your Heart Out.

Boys Don't Cry

Pierce's heartbreaking biography is an uncompromising quest of finding the truth, and just like it, it is hard to swallow, amazing to experience and leaves you shook at the brisk of your seat. The film feels documented than it feels performed. The wallop of drama it whirls you around with is no entertainment, the sincerity of the material in its mannerism can easily be filtered, it definitely narrows itself down to those hard facts and figures that will question humanity. The entire script is dipped into that very idea and yet is beyond that, and even though Pierce keeps his world surrounded by pathos ideologies, it never grows manipulative. Addition to that, the film feeds itself on elements rather than antics.

These elements breeds the character into their incongruent surrounding instead of the other way around, which is something what the real life based characters went through with their lives. Swank, arguably, at the ignition of her career, snatches away the film from any other. Her riveting performance is testament to her hard work and commitment to such a complex character. The boyishness charm that she adores in front of a mirror or when she flirts blatantly with conviction, is something very vulnerable and mesmerizing to experience.

Supporting her thoroughly is Sevigny in her portrayal that has the potential to challenge her on screen with a half crooked smile and, yes, sanity. Both these figures on screen, creates a fragile emotionally fueled scene around this edgy world, that almost seemed impossible, even a first touch is glorified with high stakes hanging in balance that makes you smile with a cathartic feeling in this not-so-questionable world. Boys Don't Cry will prove you wrong, it still rubbles me down whenever there is a recognition of reality in Swank's eyes, it is a rare cinematic art.… Expand

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All_ButTrU4Jan 27, 2022

this movie is a heartbreaking retelling of a brutal true crime. a story about bravery, self and love. the performances were captivating when they weren't sobering. it takes it time to form it's characters so that it can deliver itself withthis movie is a heartbreaking retelling of a brutal true crime. a story about bravery, self and love. the performances were captivating when they weren't sobering. it takes it time to form it's characters so that it can deliver itself with subtlety. hillary swank was phenomenal as the naive doe eyed brandon whilst chloe an oscillating red haired mess,absoluely brilliant.

the movie falls short in many ways. firstly the pacing is slow and laborious. the editing can be listless dwelling on shots that add nothing to the story it was telling. lastly the penultimate hate crime is show in all it's brutality in a way that feels gratuitous and exploitive, we honestly did not need to see that

overall 'boys don cry' is important more for the story it tells and performances than for being a good movie. I don't find it necessary ,enjoyable or great. but it is a classic far from being a let down.… Expand

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DawdlingPoetAug 8, 2022

This film dates from 2000, so its got some age to it. I remember hearing about it when it came out and I've no doubt it generated some controvery due to the story it told - its about a real life story, though I don't know how accurate it isThis film dates from 2000, so its got some age to it. I remember hearing about it when it came out and I've no doubt it generated some controvery due to the story it told - its about a real life story, though I don't know how accurate it is as such but certainly Hilary Swank seems to give a pretty decent performance as the protagonist. I thought Chloe Sevigny also gave a decent performance as the love interest, Lana. I can certainly imagine mid-America wouldn't be entirely tolerant of trans type people or hermaphrodites, as the protagonist refers to herself as during the film. I didn't feel it was unnecessarily gratuitous really - the subject matter is of course somewhat sensitive but perhaps, hopefully, less so these days, as more is being openly/publically spoken about in terms of gender identity/body dysmorphia and transgender rights etc.

I thought this film was quite well made as I did feel frustrated by how locals treated the protagonist, Brandon, once their personal history had become local knowledge. Some of the scenes were a bit too dark and I don't mean subject wise but literally lighting wise, in as much as I found it a bit hard to fully follow exactly what was going on but for the most part its a pretty good film that handles the subject relatively well. I like to think there's more tolerance around for such things nowadays, broadly speaking but its an important story to tell, especially at the time it was released I suppose, to highlight the issue. If your particularly interested in this film then yes, I'd say its worth a watch, though its not really a film which is greatly memorable or impactful in a sort of long term basis I reckon but for what it is, its certainly not bad. I feel glad the story was told and able to reach a reasonably big audience at the time it was released, I hope.… Expand

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movieloverandiJul 14, 2021

Do not watch this film if you don't want to cry, Boys don't cry isn't the best looking film in the world but it has such a beautiful and heartbreaking story and the acting is incredible.

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