Review of Boys Don't Cry (2000) by Synthia J — 08 Apr 2009

Good because of based on a true story.. but this movie made me sick to my stomach... seriously a movie not worth owning... seeing it once was enough...

This review of Boys Don't Cry (2000) was written by Synthia J on 08 Apr 2009.

Boys Don't Cry has generally received very positive reviews.

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