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Review of Boy A (2008) by Kimberly B — 05 Mar 2009

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Brilliant. Depressing, though.

Why the fuck didn't this film win buttloads of awards? especially the lead actor -- he's amazing.

This review of Boy A (2008) was written by Kimberly B on 05 Mar 2009.

Boy A has generally received very positive reviews.

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