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By Mark C (1,395) on 26 Jul 2008

A compelling film about an ex con who was involved in a murder as a young kid who is looking for ways to seek redemption upon his release…

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By Sabrina R (48) on 25 Jul 2008

Interesting premise which humanizes a child murderer reentering society as a young adult. Fine performance by Andrew Garfield…

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By Andrea &Hearts; (72) on 24 Jul 2008

Very moving and down to earth story, acted brilliantly. It really makes you think how unfair the justice system can be sometimes…

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By Gary Goldstein (1,089) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 24 Jul 2008

While the cast is uniformly superb, Garfield (Lions for Lambs) deserves special mention for his deep, extraordinarily expressive performance…

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By Bob Strauss (787) for Los Angeles Daily News (1,272) on 24 Jul 2008

Sensitive portrait of a young man's efforts to reintegrate into society after committing a horrible crime as a child…

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By Ernest Hardy (466) for L.A. Weekly (3,142) on 23 Jul 2008

The film's both smart and devastating as it unthreads interwoven questions about redemption, justice, and the pivotal role of history in shaping…

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By Bob Mondello (417) for NPR.org (106) on 23 Jul 2008

Jack, as played by Andrew Garfield, comes across as agonized, desperately anxious to get things right -- something you might also say about…

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By Stephen Holden (1,707) for New York Times (5,786) on 22 Jul 2008

Mr…

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By Peter B (1,397) on 22 Jul 2008

An intellectually stimulating and dynamic film about a man struggling for redemption after spending many years in the UK juvenile prison system…

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By Rachel D (245) on 22 Jul 2008

Shows how much the past can haunt you forever, even if you have changed completely…

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By Ken Fox (1,094) for TV Guide (1,527) on 22 Jul 2008

Director John Crowley and screenwriter Mark O'Rowe's follow-up to their feature film debut Intermission may follow an all-too schematic flashback…

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By Christopher Campbell (291) for Cinematical (752) on 22 Jul 2008

Even though the film is a narrative disappointment, it is possibly of interest for Garfield's performance…

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By Armond White (604) for New York Press (561) on 22 Jul 2008

Boy A is so excessively mannered that the story's human element (misunderstood youth, society's indifference) is lost…

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By Shaun M (433) on 07 Jul 2008

The best movie I have seen during the film festival in Karlovy Vary. Film which grabs you from the beginning and the actor who plays Jack is great…

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By Thibault J (13) on 05 Jul 2008

A film very conscious of the line it draws between perspectives. Does a child murderer deserve a second chance…

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By James S (2,117) on 30 Jun 2008

Superbly acted British drama originally screened on Channel 4, forcing some hard questions out into the open…

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By Marta P (25) on 30 Jun 2008

One of the greatest movies I have ever seen…

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By Christine C (254) on 26 Jun 2008

One of the most powerful movies to hit the big screen lately is Boy A, a brilliant film courtesy of our friends in the UK and based on the…

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By Chris Barsanti (896) for Film Journal International (5,095) on 22 Jun 2008

Garfield presents an indelible portrait of a young man trying to figure out how to continue his life in the face of haunting secrets and…

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By Neil P (248) on 18 Jun 2008

This movie blew my mind.. And I strongly recommend it..... I don't really know what else to say about it.... Just watch it…

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