Review of Beautiful Boy (2011) by Tom H — 15 Mar 2012

Do not let the title of this film fool you. It's not beautiful and not necessarily about the boy. How does a couple survive an apocalyptic event in their relationship? Director Ku follows the pair's reactions and attempts to cope with a sharp eye and records them painstakingly.

Sometimes it seems the film is too far removed from the drama and emotion unfolding before the viewers' eyes. However, that neutral eye is necessary to drive the point home. Excellent and perceptive account of two people struggling to climb out of a seemingly insurmountable situation life threw at them.

Beautifully shot in high-contrast aptly illustrating the harshness of the circumstances. Not a film for a snug evening in, but definitely worth a look.