Review of The Butcher Boy (1998) by James M — 19 May 2013
Eamonn Owens is absolutely fantastic as Francis Brady in this black comedy based on the novel by Patrick McCabe about a rebellious boy growing up in 1960's Ireland. Son of an alcoholic father and a mother who makes frequent trips to the funny farm, Francis gets up to the usual mischief a young boy gets up to but goes a step too far and winds up in care himself where he slowly descends into mania himself.
It's a brilliant central performance from the young lad and Neil Jordan's meticulous direction captures the period perfectly.
This review of The Butcher Boy (1998) was written by James M on 19 May 2013.
The Butcher Boy has generally received positive reviews.
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