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In 1981, in Hutchinson, Kansas, the eight years old boy Neil McCormick is sexually abused by his pedophile baseball coach and his deranged and promiscuous mother does not pay attention. Meanwhile, the also eight years Brian Lackey awakes from a brief amnesia of four hours with a bleeding nose, but his negligent father does not .. Read more
| Starring | Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Brady Corbett, Elisabeth Shue, Michelle Trachtenberg |
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| Director | Gregg Araki |
| Genres | Drama, Gay/Lesbian |
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Based on Scott Heim's novel, Gregg Araki's Mysterious Skin has twin narrators. As teenagers, Neil (Joseph Gordon-Levitt)and Brian (Brady Corbet) seem worlds apart. read more »
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Stunning movie
This film is the best of its kind i have ever seen. It is a rollercoaster from start to end. Superbly cast with the acting painfully believable. The film is ... read more »
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poor film
poor film and no clear direction.i found the film very boring and skiped to end as it did not intrest me.
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A must see
Completely brilliant in every way. I can't remember ever being so moved by a film before. The acting, writing and direction are all outstanding. It is ... read more »
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Life in the Raw
I was very surprised by this film, the acting was very good, the direction tight and a script that was dark, multi layered and very thought provoking. The scary... read more »
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Only in Kansas?
Gripping film till the end and superb acting by Joseph Gordon-Levitt and the rest of the cast.
Although the content is disturbing at times, it is ... read more »
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Weird watch
This film is very hard to watch but the acting was good glad I watched it but I won't be again I just found it quite upsetting
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Thought provoking
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Truely exceptional!
Absolutely astounding film.
Don't get me wrong, It's not easy viewing but wonderfully (and at times bravely) acted and very touching.
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COMPELLINGLY TRAGIC, but BRILLIANT!
A Harrowing tale with shockingly graphic acting, but brilliantly played by those involved. The film includes clever and insightful scenes about relationships, ... read more »
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What a brilliant film
I've never seen anything as honest and compassionate about this subject before. Brilliant. It doesn't pull any punches but doesn't sensationalise it... read more »
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Compelling Acting
Having just watched the movie i'm full of emotion and yet stuck for words.
A bit awkward/tough to watch at first due to the paedophillia but I ... read more »