Very good acting, and an interesting watch. The jovial narrative meant his descent into madness didn't come off as disturbing as it should have been. It was a tad long too. But a faithful adaptation. And Sinead O'Connor as the Virgin Mary!
This review of The Butcher Boy (1998) was written by Sean C on 19 Apr 2008.
The Butcher Boy has generally received positive reviews.
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