The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys

  • 2002


MOVIE IS agreeable dangerous original engaging nostalgic
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64 %
76 % Certified-fresh
$ 2 Million
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Positive Reviews 45
Negative reviews 8
Average Rating 3.3/5
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2.8
Its all way too heavy handed, though nicely acted by Hirsch, Culkin, and, especially, Jena Malone. EW
3.8
Which isnt to say that we dont form a relationship with these creatures.
2.5
It isnt particularly believable more like a fifth hand playground tale but the boys reaction is. San Francisco Chronicle
4.0
Best suited for those who can recall their stifling and intense Catholic School education from back in the day, Altar Boys is certainly a worthwhile w .. JoBlo
3.5
It still managed to capture me with its heart in the right place and its youthful characters... JoBlo
4.5
Thanks to Cares delicate direction, the nun played by Jodie Foster doesnt come across as a caricature. Spirituality And Practice
3.5
A promising, unconventional, often affecting though uneven effort...a commendable, if flawed, attempt to breathe new life into the coming of age genre .. One Guys Opinion
3.8
While there are times when the films reach exceeds its grasp, the production works more often than it doesnt. ReelViews
3.0
Chris Fuhrman ... couldnt have asked for a better cast of young actors to bring his bittersweet book to life. Tv Guide
3.2
His confused feelings over Margies revelation are acted with compassionate skill.
1.3
Full Disclosure is an agreeable enough time waster thats generally made watchable by the exceedingly eclectic cast. Reel Film Reviews
2.8
We go from funny childish pranks to fighting, incest, tragedy, ghosts and that ultimate of Hollywood horrors, an injured dog. Lariat
3.8
While not for all viewers due to the subject matter and material, the film is a breath of fresh air in a cinematic world filled with so many stale and .. Screen It
3.8
The movie has no profound insights to offer, but its nimble acting and lifelike dialogue make it entertaining as well as thoughtful. Cs Monitor
1.5
Though certainly original in form, Altar Boys requires a taste for Swamp Thing type animation, doubled with a deafening score. Film Journal International ..
3.1
One of the more sensitive and realistic portrayals of teens growing up during the 70s. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.8
A quirky coming of age tale with the original touch of comic book animation to reflect the thoughts of a 14 year old lad. Internet Reviews
3.1
The story is set at a Catholic high school, in which Yes, you guessed it! the nuns cruelly harass and embarrass the students. Hows that for an origina .. Internet Reviews
4.0
This gives the movie a strange feeling that isnt entirely convincing. Mountain X
1.5
animated sequences, candy colored and typically comic booky over the top, only underscore, by stark contrast, the films unvarnished depiction of teena ..
3.0
A charming reminder of the combustible mix of puberty and authority in the lives of 14 year olds. Toronto Star
3.0
Ultimately feels empty and unsatisfying, like swallowing a Communion wafer without the wine. Flim Threet
3.8
In the film, the whole Ya Ya concept doesnt really hold much significance at all; its just a side quirk in an overly familiar story about mother daugh .. Mr Brown Movies
3.1
As jaggedly formed as around the edges, the focal point in each of these characters lives remain crystal clear and solidly effective. The Movie Boy
4.0
Theres a streak of prankishness in the boys that goes pretty far, yet so rich and engaging is this film and its people that we never lose sympathy for .. Calendar Live
1.5
For a movie thats so full of anger and confusion, there sure arent many memorable clashes, aside from the ones that take place in the kids imagination .. Cnn
3.1
Care culls deeply rendered, distinctly three dimensional performances from his entire cast that make Altar Boys very engaging even though the story is .. Spliced Wire
3.1
Meant to reduce Blakes philosophy into a tragic coming of age saga punctuated by bursts of animator Todd McFarlanes superhero dystopia. Film Freak Central
4.5
The film is so well acted and so beautifully conceived, its a shame director Care didnt take more time with his characters, even making the film a bit .. Oregon Live
3.5
What would have otherwise been a routine nostalgic coming of ager takes on a new, innovative form. Boxoffice Magazine
4.5
Director Peter Care and screenwriters Jeff Stockwell and Michael Petroni have retained much of the wry, teen wise dialogue from the late Chris Fuhrman .. La Weekly
4.5
The film is painfully authentic, and the performances of the young players are utterly convincing. Kansas City
4.4
Sincere but irreverent; an unexpectedly poignant coming of age story. Montreal Film Journal
3.5
The film does a good job bringing out the fragile and sensitive sides to teens who are searching for answers adults cant give them. Dennis Schwartz Reviews
3.2
A depiction of the growing up trip, this is an original, no bull effort. Guide Live
3.5
Despite an overwrought ending, the film works as well as it does because of the performances. Jam! Movies
3.8
Recalls The Virgin Suicides, Ghost World and Waking Life. If its not as good as those, it isnt for lack of heart or ambition. Denver Post
4.5
Can The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys Subject be Summed Up What is About There isnt much of a story at that. Film Blather
3.5
Its the type of film about growing up that we dont see often enough these days: realistic, urgent, and not sugarcoated in the least. Filmcritic.com
1.5
often successful in capturing the turbulent emotions of the early teen years... not nearly as convincing when it attempts to create a believable envir .. James Sanford on Film
3.5
If youre part of the ever growing audience thats looking for more in your movies than the latest TV show brought to the big screen check this out. TheMovieChicks.com
2.5
While its true that theres little about Altar Boys thats inept, theres even less about it thats genuinely interesting. Movie Martyr
4.4
The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys is a magical mix of live action drama and animated adventure. Fantastic A Daily
2.5
Care deftly captures the wonder and menace of growing up, but he never really embraces the joy of Fuhrmans destructive escapism or the grace in rebell .. Chicago Tribune
3.1
No, The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys does not exist in a state of perfect grace. However, its sins are forgivably venial, because its virtues are pal .. Globe and Mail
3.8
Hirsch... may one day realize the insouciant duality of River Pheonixs hope and fatalism that helped identify with his generation of popular culture. Apollo Guide
1.5
Worth seeing (at least the first 90 minutes) for Hirsch, Malone and Culkin. San Diego Metropolitan
1.5
Even though it is infused with the sensibility of a video director, it doesnt make for completely empty entertainment
3.1
Aged cliches and gimmicks vie with fresh ideas for supremacy in The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys; the outcome at best is a draw.
3.5
The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys take on adolescence feels painfully true. eye WEEKLY
4.5
A...cynical and serious look at teenage boys doing what they do best being teenagers. Movie Views
3.5
... a lingering, haunting sensibility that shades characters with ambiguous grays compels us to consider forgiving even the most evil characters Old School Reviews
1.5
The dangers in the lives of these Catholic teens are self made; they spring from small town boredom and lead to a conclusion thats meant to be emotion .. Charlotte
3.2
Offers laughs and insight into one of the toughest ages a kid can go through. Journal News (Westchester, ..
3.5
Although hindered a bit by the animation and familiar subject matter, it still resonates because of such strong performances. Hollywood Bitch Slap
3.8
If Dangerous Lives errs, its in trying to do too much in 105 minutes. Seattle Times



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