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| Movie Name : |
Beautiful Boy
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| Cinema Type : |
Hollywood
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| Release Date : |
12-Oct-2018( 5 years, 360 days ago)
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| Directed By : |
Felix Van Groeningen |
| Production House : |
Dede Gardner,Jeremy Kleiner,Brad Pitt |
| Genre : |
Drama |
| Lead Role : |
Steve Carell, Timothée Chalamet, Maura Tierney
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Rating:3/5
I don't write about them a lot, but fans of mine probably know that I have three sons. While I’m regularly trying to teach them lessons and values, I know that I won’t always be there to hold their hands. I thought about this truth while watching two highly-anticipated TIFF premieres about parents dealing with children who are addicted to drugs. Mine are too young to have that conversation now, but it’s coming sooner than I probably think, and I’m laying the groundwork for those decisions that will be made in the future. It’s comforting to think that the parent of an addict did “something wrong” that I won't do, but we all know that’s not always true. Both of these films recognize the harsh reality of addiction in that it can happen to anyone, and parents often don’t know what to do when it impacts their lives. Both films are anchored by strong, truthful performances, even if screenwriting and directorial choices sometimes work against the performers.