The Boys in the Band

  • 2020


MOVIE IS typical original different widespread operatic
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Positive Reviews 41
Average Rating 5.0/5
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3.1
I prefer, and recommend, the original, but Im on the fence about this one. Rogerebert
4.2
The Boys in the Band, thankfully, doesnt have to do that anymore. Indie Wire
3.0
Michael has had his share of sexual adventure, most of it while traveling, but hes a guilt ridden Catholic who cant reconcile the divided parts of him .. Variety
4.0
Its hammy and stagey and campy, but The Boys in the Band turns out to have a fiercely watchable soap operatic intensity, a sustained attack of telenov .. The Guardian
2.5
And people all respond, Yeah, Im there and theres a lot going on.
3.8
The ensemble cast, reunited from the 2018 production, is never less than mesmerizing, even in the context of what is essentially a museum piece.
0.0
That role is the most unconvincingly written, and Matt Bomers miscasting sticks out onscreen. The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
But hes given wings of steel by Robin De Jesus in the films freshest characterization.
4.0
And while much has changed 50 years on, widespread intolerance remains, and so The Boys In The Band retains an uneasy modern resonance despite its per ..
3.8
Despite all these challenges, the performances that Mantello wrings make the 2020 effort worth everyones trouble. The Globe And Mail
3.8
Even that decision, though, doesnt seriously undermine the overall impact of the soiree that Michael (Jim Parsons), a hyper nervous, emotionally fragi .. One Guys Opinion
2.5
He doesnt live in the city, so hes the one who has a 68 MGB convertible. Rogers Movie Nation
3.0
An excellent adaptation that serves a delicious cocktail of disarming comedy and affecting drama. You Tube
3.0
Charming & moving film. The openly gay cast does a tremendous job showing where the LGBT community has come from, and where they are now. Parsons & Qu .. You Tube
4.0
Provides a vivid reminder of just how much the gay community has transformed in the past 50 years. Radio Times
3.0
But its a work that can and does have relevance as a piece of drama (thats often very funny) and delight as a showcase for actors. The Wrap
3.8
It doesnt just replicate the material; it translates it to a different medium. News Day
3.0
Because it so ruthlessly targets the least flattering aspects of gay mens inner lives, it doesnt need to be topical. Npr
4.0
If Michael becomes an increasingly drunken and mean spirited host, hes not the only one with problems. Flim List
4.0
Its a blast spending time with this gay bunch navigating their homosexuality in ways that feel both antiquated and fresh Flickering Myth
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Michael staves him off; Alan still doesnt knowor pretends not to knowthat Michael is gay. Time
4.2
Tony Award nominated director Joe Mantello (Wicked) does a fine job of choreographing it all, including a delightfully adept Heat Wave chorus line. Boston Herald
3.8
Popes visual ingenuity is never smothering and it refuses to call attention to itself. Movie Freak
0.0
A Netflix movie that cant entirely shake its slightly claustrophobic stage roots, but which provides a stellar showcase for its actors, especially Jim .. Cnn
3.5
The Boys impressive verbal flayings dont matter if the people saying such nasty things dont really care about one another deep down. Vox
3.5
With Jim Parsons, Zachary Quinto, Matt Bomer, Brian Hutchison, Michael Benjamin Washington . Maki At The Movies
4.0
The Boys in the Band is a charming revival of a landmark gay drama that boasts moving and nuanced turns from its talented ensemble, especially from Ji .. Mirror
4.0
If this is the only way Ill get to enjoy a boozy night in with friends right now, Ill take it. Lw Lies
0.0
These performances didnt work on stage, and they really dont work on film. Vanity Fair
4.0
Jim Parsons leads a brilliant Broadway cast in this film revival of a gay landmark. Joe Mantellos new version of Mart Crowleys biting text is the best .. Dead Line
3.5
Boys doesnt tell every queer mans story, butfor better or worseCrowleys story encapsulates gay life most honestly when Michael and Harold part ways wi .. Film Avclub
3.5
But what was once more arguably despairing feels like more of a dark comedy than ever. Ion Cinema
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The Boys in the Band now exhibits the typical Millennial segregation of race, sex, and class experience. National Review
3.8
The achievement of the film isnt that its an homage that would be weird, because it would be celebrating a self loathing period that doesnt exist anym .. Datebook Sfchronicle
3.8
It goes on a tad too long, but its full of rich performances, painful revelations and searching souls. Cambridge Day
3.8
Parsons who at age 47 clearly doesnt age plays Michael, a closted Catholic worried about money and reputation. The Only Critic
0.0
The stigma of being an out queer person has lessened since the 60s, and the self loathing the characters feel may seem foreign to some queer people to .. The Spool
0.0
With a dynamite cast led by a never better Jim Parsons, what could have been a dated retelling of a 1968 play about gay men in crisis emerges instead .. Abc News Go
3.0
Entertaining, clever and at times touching. A snapshot of both chemistry and heartbreak. Zachary Quinto and Robin de Jess give great performances.
4.0
Hutchison nicely balances his characters prejudices and increasing desperation without devolving into caricature. The Gate
3.0
Those who arent deeply unpleasant like Bomers Douglas face no reckoning and go on no journey, and seem so wildly perfect that they dont excite narrati .. Gq Magazine
4.0
A snapshot of queer culture and the perils of internalised homophobia thats just as relevant today as it was in 68, The Boys in the Band is unashamedl .. The Jam Report
3.5
Joe Mantellos screen adaptation for Netflix, utilising the same cast as his 50th anniversary Broadway revival of Mart Crowleys work, doesnt update the .. The Digital Fix
3.5
But dont expect too much new: Its a strikingly familiar tune played by a great new band. Awards Watch
3.0
There are times while watching a movie when youre not too far into it, and you quickly realize that youre watching a very bad movie. Weekend Warrior Blog Tumbl ..
3.0
Michaels is that hes swerving alcohol for reasons thatll become clear. Ready Steady Cut
3.8
While not everything from the original material translates, its core themes are still intact, and are as necessary as ever. Movie Show Plus
3.0
Alan is an invasiona scotch soaked man who doesnt belong in their midst despite Michaels hospitalityand he puts everyone on edge whether they want to .. Awards Daily
3.5
The performances are effortless...as they should be. These actors all played the same roles in last years successful revival of the play, and they kno ..
0.0
Cowboy (Charlie Carver) is sucking suggestively on a popsicle outside an adult movie theater. Epgn
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Zachary Quinto steals the show... his presence is imposing and his hostile relationship with Parsons is stellar. La Estatuilla
2.5
All these characters are middle class and mostly white, their socio economic privilege never addressed beyond flippant references to Michael being in .. Cup of Soul
5.0
Our clothes might look a little different, and the Mary, dont ask!



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