Review of Boys Don't Cry (1999) by Gordon T — 02 Nov 2010

BOYS DON'T CRY is a harrowing portrayal (based on the true story of Brandon Teena (December 12, 1972 - December 31, 1993) of a lesbian-chick dressing like a guy and getting found-out and being tragically murdered as a result.

Produced and/or financed by the Independent Film Chanel (cable-tv network), BOYS DON'T CRY features very kinetic cinematography almost as though the feature film was initially shot as a tv-movie because in tv-movies (made to appear and captivate audiences on a much smaller screen) you'll notice the camera moves a lot more frequently than on the Big Screen.

I remember, when watching BOYS DON'T CRY, in Bala Cynwood (PENNSYLVANIA) it was soooo intense it reminded me of a quasi-TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE where once the terrorizing dramatic climactic commences it never lets up and we, the audience, never get a chance to breathe until the credits roll.

BOYS DON'T CRY is a beautiful love-story at the on-set and the time-lapse photography captures the romantic spirituality of the two lovers-and when they make-love for the first time the warm golden-lighting emotes the warmth of the two characters making love; the chick "dressed like a guy" uses love-making methods that his/her girlfriend never experienced before. BOYS DON'T CRY is an equally beautifying and terrifying film for the duration of its running-time.

From Wikipedia dot com:

During a Christmas Eve party, Nissen and Lotter grabbed Teena and forced him to remove his pants, proving to Tisdel that Teena was biologically female. Tisdel said nothing and looked only when they forced her to. Lotter and Nissen later assaulted Teena, and forced him into a car. They drove to an area by a meat-packing plant in Richardson County, where they assaulted and raped him. They then returned to Nissen's home. Teena escaped from Nissen's bathroom by climbing out the window, and went to Tisdel's house. He was convinced by Tisdel to file a police report, though Nissen and Lotter had warned Teena not to tell the police about the rape or they would "silence him permanently". Teena also went to the emergency room where a standard rape kit was assembled, and later lost. Sheriff Charles B. Laux questioned Teena about the rape; reportedly, he seemed especially interested in Teena's transsexuality, to the point that Teena found his questions rude and unnecessary, and refused to answer. Nissen and Lotter learned of the report, and they began to search for Teena. They did not find him, and three days later the police questioned them. The sheriff declined to have them arrested due to lack of evidence.

Nissen and Lotter drove to Lambert's house and broke in. They found Lambert in bed and demanded to know where Teena was. Lambert refused to tell them. Nissen searched and found Teena under the bed. The men asked Lambert if there was anyone else in the house, and she replied that Phillip DeVine, who at the time was dating Tisdel's sister,[9] was staying with her. They shot and killed DeVine, Lambert, and Teena, in front of Lambert's toddler. Nissen and Lotter then left, later being arrested and charged with murder.[12].

The title shares the same name as The Cure's song BOYS DON'T CRY.

Boy's Don't Cry Lyrics.

I would say I'm sorry.

If I thought that it would change your mind.

But I know that this time.

I've said too much.

Been too unkind.

I try to laugh about it.

Cover it all up with lies.

I try and.

Laugh about it.

Hiding the tears in my eyes.

'cause boys don't cry.

Boys don't cry.

I would break down at your feet.

And beg forgiveness.

Plead with you.

But I know that.

It's too late.

And now there's nothing I can do.

So I try to laugh about it.

Cover it all up with lies.

I try to.

Laugh about it.

Hiding the tears in my eyes.

'cause boys don't cry.

I would tell you.

That I loved you.

If I thought that you would stay.

But I know that it's no use.

That you've already.

Gone away.

Misjudged your limits.

Pushed you too far.

Took you for granted.

I thought that you needed me more.

Now I would do most anything.

To get you back by my side.

But I just.

Keep on laughing.

Hiding the tears in my eyes.

'cause boys don't cry.

Boys don't cry.

Boys don't cry.