Review of The Boys in the Band (1970) by Roy Z — 22 Aug 2016
William Friedkin's uproarious, painful, groundbreaking classic film. Matt Crowley adapted his own acclaimed award-winning off-Broadway hit play, retaining much of the qualities of pathos, bitchiness, loneliness and jealousy that so enriched his play.
The story concerns eight gay men and one possibly gay, who all come together for the birthday party of a mutual friend and end up at each others throats, lashing out at each other with lots of self-loathing.
Exceptional performances by Kenneth Nelson, Frederick Combs, Cliff Gorman, Laurence Luckinbill, Keith Prentice, Peter White, Reuben Greene, Robert La Tourneaux, and Leonard Frey, who all recreate their original stage roles under Friedkin's skillful sensitive direction.
"Boys" is often hilarious and builds to a powerful climax. Highly Recommended.
This review of The Boys in the Band (1970) was written by Roy Z on 22 Aug 2016.
The Boys in the Band has generally received positive reviews.
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