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Peirce's directorial debut tells the gut-wrenching true story of Teena Brandon, a Midwestern female who disguised herself as a man. Relocating to Falls City, Nebraska, from Lincoln, she managed to convince her newfound group of friends that she was Brandon Teena. The film treats these events with a painful objectivism, as .. Read more
| Starring | Hilary Swank, Chloe Sevigny, Peter Sarsgaard, Brendan Sexton III |
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| Director | Kimberly Peirce |
| Genres | Drama, Gay/Lesbian, Romance |
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Abrasive, jolting drama of shock and outrage, more disturbing than the grisliest horror movie because, based on fact, it exposes a desperation at the heart of America.
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Diffrent
When Brandon Teena, a young man with an infectious, aw-shucks grin and an angelic face that's all angles, wanders into Falls City, Nebraska, he takes to the... read more »
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don't rate it much
I couldn't get into this film, I turned it off half way through as I got a bit bored. I didn't think that much off it even though everyone seems to rave... read more »
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Well I'm a girl and it made me cry!
long time since I rented this but I remember being touched by it, very sad and based on a true story I think. It has recently been on TV and I have put it in ... read more »
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Excellent Film
Very moving film. Not a feel good film but very well acted and thought provoking. Based on a true story
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Boys Dont Cry
i found this to be a very good and thought provoking film and as it is based on real events, all be it in small town USA, i just hope attitudes have moved ... read more »
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A bit depressing
Not what I expected at all, but then I had forgotten why I put it on the list originally. The acting is good, but the story is depressing and violent. Not one ... read more »
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A fine performance
Hilary Swank walks away with this in one of the finest performances you are likely to see this decade! She most certainly deserved an Oscar. It is riveting and ... read more »
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Sad But True
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Must see
Whatever you think of the subject matter this film should be seen by everyone for Hilary Swanks performance alone. She just doesnt do ordinary. The story is ... read more »
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such a waste of a life
watched the documentary on this and just had to watch the film. such a sad story about a young kid trying to fit in, has me in tears everytime
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Harrowing True Story
To know this was a true story makes the events even more harrowing. Hilary Swank is amazing as the boy/girl lead in this film. My only negative point is that ... read more »