Review of Beautiful Boy (2018) by Joseph P — 23 Nov 2018

Four Stars for the performances within this difficult film. An intensely realistic film. Chalamet again proves he is the actor to watch.

This review of Beautiful Boy (2018) was written by Joseph P on 23 Nov 2018.

Beautiful Boy has generally received positive reviews.

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BEAUTIFUL BOY (2 Stars) Ugh. This isn't even a movie. There's no real story. It just keeps repeating itself to death and then ends…

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