Review of Honey Boy (2019) by Brent_Marchant — 24 Nov 2019
A surprisingly good offering about a successful child star and his troubled father who uses tough love (sometimes a little too tough) to see his son succeed and avoid the mistakes he made in his life, a story based on the life experience of writer-actor Shia LaBeouf and his own dad.
Told through flashbacks, viewers see how a now-adult movie star dogged by substance abuse goes through rehab to deal with his past and seek resolution, a tale peppered with unusual and unexpected ups and downs, as well as a revelation that situations like this aren't necessarily black and white.
Excellent performances abound, especially LaBeouf's portrayal of the father figure and by Lucas Hedges and Noah Jupe as the elder and younger actor. Inventive cinematography and creative musical montages help to set this one apart from other similar releases, evoking heartfelt but not manipulative emotional responses.
Think of this as a grittier, gender-switch, working class version of "Post Cards from the Edge," and you've got the idea what's behind this one.
This review of Honey Boy (2019) was written by Brent_Marchant on 24 Nov 2019.
Honey Boy has generally received positive reviews.
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