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Borstal Boy Reviews

2002

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Peter Sheridan, the acclaimed Irish theatre director and brother of film director Jim Sheridan (MY LEFT FOOT) makes his feature directorial debut with an adaptation of playwright, novelist, and political rogue Brendan Behan’s autobiographical tale. In 1939, sixteen-year-old IRA recruit Behan (Shawn Hatosy), hides TNT in his .. Read more

Starring	Shawn Hatosy, Danny Dyer, Lee Ingleby, Robin Laing
Director	Peter Sheridan
Genres	Drama, Gay/Lesbian, Romance

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- The inherent strength of the material as well as the integrity of the filmmakers gives this coming-of-age story restraint as well as warmth...
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- - Los Angeles Times
  - 14 Feb 2008 at 07:21
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  NOT BAD WHEN I GOT INTO IT 8/10
  
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  What a hidden gem of a film
  
  It was lovely seeing Danny Dyer in a sensitive young role, this film was brilliant, it was very moving and very sweet and was very captivating to watch. The ... read more »
  
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- - MsLilly
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  - London
  - 14 Feb 2012 at 16:25
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  One to watch on a night in.
  
  Total surprise. Read a couple of reviews and was not sure what I was getting. However, nice film, probably deserves more publicity.
  
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- - Urwin
  - 1 review
  - 09 Feb 2012 at 23:40
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  Touching and sincere...
  
  Great insight into the early years of this troubled man... cute kissing scenes.... Highly recommended even if a little picture perfect.
  
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- - philon
  - 3 reviews
  - Thornton Heath
  - 15 Nov 2011 at 01:10
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  Borstal Boys
  
  Great film - shame we don't have borstals now ! Teen progression into young adulthood with trials & tribulations, brilliant Irish script and unassuming ... read more »
  
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- - t-t
  - 17 reviews
  - 13 Nov 2011 at 20:40
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  The Seeds of Ruin
  
  This film highlighted the troubled life Brendan Behan had leading to his early demise. The film I felt was a fairly true reflection of behan's book of the ... read more »
  
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- - OscarFreak
  - 246 reviews
  - London
  - 10 Nov 2011 at 09:26
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  Excellent Film
  
  Excellent film, A very young Danny Dyer he was hot even then.. I would def recommend it as its a lovely story about loyalty and friendship
  
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  - 30 Oct 2011 at 11:48
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  Unmissable - the film with everything.
  
  One of the best films I've seen in ages. It has everything from hilarity to tragedy. A wonderful story from start to finish, simply unmissable.
  
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- - PRAlchemist
  - 24 reviews
  - Ely
  - 30 Oct 2011 at 01:27
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  danny at his best.
  
  excellent film!...
  
  best role danny dyer ever played. lovely film. cried buckets.Lovely film about friendship,loyalty and acceptance.Enjoyed it very ... read more »
  
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  - 07 Oct 2011 at 18:15
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  Beautifull
  
  What a wonderfully endearing and beautiful film
  
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- - gav c
  - Norfolk
  - 21 Sep 2011 at 22:43
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  A Loving Story
  
  Very nice film it's a really nice story shows the meaning about love and friendship, very moving, good acting crew.. :)
  
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- - lenox
  - 1 review
  - 17 Aug 2011 at 00:15
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  NOT BAD WHEN I GOT INTO IT 8/10
  
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  - Mexborough
  - 03 Aug 2008 at 17:49
- - 7
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  Better than I thought it would be!
  
  Not too sure about this one when I initially rented it, but once watching found riveting. Based around a true story, it was moving in places, quite upsetting in... read more »
  
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  - Bury
  - 16 Jun 2008 at 19:56
- - 7
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  borstal boy
  
  a good film,worth watching;a bit different from other danny dyer films though.
  
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- - diggerwfc
  - 1 review
  - wrexham wales
  - 12 Sep 2008 at 09:31
- - 6
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  will have you reaching for the tissues
  
  Great movie, not the usual run of the mill gay interest movie which normally gets some barely legal teen in the shower under some tenuous link for the warden to... read more »
  
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  - Manchester
  - 24 Oct 2010 at 19:39
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  Moving and compelling story
  
  loved this! Beautifully composed and under stated, a simple story of the complexity of relationships and interdependencies. Good wins through.
  
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  - 15 Jun 2011 at 22:21
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  Beautiful movie
  
  This movie is just beautiful. The actors play well, the storline is great. It's about discovering yourself, accepting your sexuality, first loves and ... read more »
  
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  - London
  - 27 May 2010 at 16:51
- - 4
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  Deep and heart wrenching!
  
  A brilliant emotional film, with excellent acting and a surprisingly good performance from Danny, who I usually don't rate. It has the feel good factor of... read more »
  
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- - lilmissmiles
  - 2 reviews
  - manchester
  - 01 Aug 2010 at 14:23
- - 4
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  British film making at its best
  
  Simply a masterpiece. Makes you smile and cry and laugh. A heart breaking story. Absolutely wonderfull. And I am not sure why the movie is listed under the gay ... read more »
  
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  - Surrey
  - 10 Nov 2010 at 00:08
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  An important lesson in life
  
  A joy to watch. Learning to love is something we all need to do. It can be life changing and life affirming.
  
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- - a customer
  - 23 Jul 2011 at 01:04
- - 4
  - 1
  superb
  
  Excellent film.
  
  Could have contained more man on man action
  
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- - johnramsfan
  - 7 reviews
  - Kendal
  - 31 Jul 2008 at 14:47

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- Borstal Boy
  
  Peter Sheridan, the acclaimed Irish theatre director and brother of film director Jim Sheridan (MY LEFT FOOT) makes his feature directorial debut with an adaptation of playwright, novelist, and political rogue Brendan Behan’s autobiographical tale. In 1939, sixteen-year-old IRA recruit Behan (Shawn ...