The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys
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- Synopsis
- The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys brings Chris Fuhrman's well-received, posthumously published teen novel to the screen. Set in the 1970s, the film concerns two rebellious Catholic schoolboys -- bashful, pensive Francis (Emile Hirsch) and whip-smart, ......
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- Starring
- Kieran Culkin, Jena Malone, Emile Hirsch, Vincent D'Onofrio, Jodie Foster
- Director(s)
- Peter Care
- Distributor(s)
- ThinkFilm
- MPAA Rating
- R
- Runtime
- 105 min.
Critic Reviews
Essentially a coming-of-age story set in working-class North Carolina in the 1970s. But it's so startlingly original that it transcends the genre. This is a wonderful film, from puckish start to momentous finish.Read the full review
The look and feel of the film is entirely beguiling. It is deliberately not a period piece, heavy with dated styles and fads, but instead evokes a sense of timelessness.Read the full review
Steers refreshingly clear of the usual cliches. Character takes the wheel and dictates the action, not the other way around.Read the full review
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