Review of Borstal Boy (2001) by Brenvic B — 01 Jan 2008

This is probably my second favorite gay-related movie. I am a big Shawn Hatosy fan.

This review of Borstal Boy (2001) was written by Brenvic B on 01 Jan 2008.

Borstal Boy has generally received positive reviews.

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By Dave S (1,448) on 10 Oct 2008

Didn't know this was based on real life events until I saw the credits. I wish we could rate half points as this is really a 3.5 movie…

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By Connie Ogle (690) for Miami Herald (3,319) on 11 Apr 2002

An important and interesting story, but the reform school itself never seems terribly harsh…

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By Jake S (662) on 31 Aug 2007

I saw this movie a while ago and I have been wanting so bad to see it again. Shawn Hatosy is amazing in this movie and everything else he does…

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By Mary D (223) on 18 Jun 2007

Great film about an Irish boy (who turns out to be a famous poet) in a British Reform school back in the 1930s…

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By Thomas J (458) on 13 Mar 2011

A very nice story of young Brendan Behan that shows love sometimes is found in unexpected places…

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