The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys (2002) Reviews
- Starring:
- Kieran Culkin, Jena Malone, (more)
- Director(s):
- Peter Care
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Category:
- Independent Films, Drama
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful Make no mistake, despite the artsy sequences in the film, the story line's actually pretty heavy to chew on. Even then those artsy sequences have much deeper, meaningful symbolical meaning if you ... Read More Make no mistake, despite the artsy sequences in the film, the story line's actually pretty heavy to chew on. Even then those artsy sequences have much deeper, meaningful symbolical meaning if you ponder about it. The portrayal of their (main characters') growing up and rites-of-passage is identifiable to many and all characters are well-rounded. I liked especially the part of the ultra-stern, no-nonsense nun-headmistress who, in the end, portrayed outside the boys' perspective, is seen to have a genuine love, compassion and, most importantly, concern for the well being of her kids. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
5 out of 6 people found this review helpful I don't know what it is in particular, but this movie has this all-around feel that's awesome. There is ***GREAT*** acting, I mean Kieran Culkin for me is a genious actor, a great role-model for us ... Read More I don't know what it is in particular, but this movie has this all-around feel that's awesome. There is ***GREAT*** acting, I mean Kieran Culkin for me is a genious actor, a great role-model for us young people in the world, and Emile Hirsch is also a great actor, in his own way. He's also a great role-model for all of us young people. Well this movie I believe is basically about ****YOUTH****... about living life, taking risks, seeking thrills, doing things instead of just staying as a mere passer-by. The setting probably makes great catharsis, 'cause the entire movie is set in this peaceful southern small town, and the music friends... great guitar music.. sometimes soft and acoustic, sometimes hard and distorted... very good seriously. The plot... well the plot is interesting. They manage to handle pretty well very funny situations, with very chaotic situations. I couldn't but just feel energized by the movie. It shows the uncomparable power of youth. See it god damn it!!!!!!!!!! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful Young catholic teens doing mischief. There is the issue of sexual abuse among young teens leading to promiscuous activity. The impact of keeping the sexual abuse a secret can destroy a person's ... Read More Young catholic teens doing mischief. There is the issue of sexual abuse among young teens leading to promiscuous activity. The impact of keeping the sexual abuse a secret can destroy a person's life. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful This movie is about emotional decisions made by children in puberty. I think it would be good to show it in classrooms, including Catholic schools. This way the students would see that their ... Read More This movie is about emotional decisions made by children in puberty. I think it would be good to show it in classrooms, including Catholic schools. This way the students would see that their teachers had some understanding of what teen students are going through. It would start a line of trust between teachers and students. Of course, the teachers will not do this because of the raw nature of the story. Maybe the kids are right: teachers are not worthy of trust. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful A very smart movie. Interesting and unique & very entertaining. Jodie Foster as the peg-legged nun is a hoot. Great performances by all, and the use of animation in this as the boys "comic" ... Read More A very smart movie. Interesting and unique & very entertaining. Jodie Foster as the peg-legged nun is a hoot. Great performances by all, and the use of animation in this as the boys "comic" alter-egos was most clever. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful this is actually one of my favorite movies now. i had heard of it, and to me it looked dumb. but after i watched it, i thought it was amazing. the acting was great, and i loved kieran. it is ... Read More this is actually one of my favorite movies now. i had heard of it, and to me it looked dumb. but after i watched it, i thought it was amazing. the acting was great, and i loved kieran. it is obviously a sad movie, but funny too. it has everything. definitely a must see. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 5 people found this review helpful This was quite possibly one of the worst movies I've ever seen. It was as if the producers/writers were forcing themselves to come up with some kind of artsy symbolic film--so hard that they decided ... Read More This was quite possibly one of the worst movies I've ever seen. It was as if the producers/writers were forcing themselves to come up with some kind of artsy symbolic film--so hard that they decided the plot really didn't matter. If this movie had some deeper meaning, it went right by me. This is one of the few movies I would not recommend to anyone, and would actually urge you to avoid it and use those 2 hours for something worthwhile and purposeful. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No |
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