Boys Don't Cry
Hilary Swank, Chloë Sevigny, Peter Sarsgaard
Follow Teena Brandon as she becomes Brandon Teena and claims a new male identity in the rural town of Falls City, Nebraska. There, Brandon successfully pulls off portraying a man unbeknownst to the wo...( read more
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DVD Released: April 18, 2000
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June 18, 2009"A true story about finding the courage to be yourself."
The story of the life of Brandon Teena, a transgendered teen who preferred life in a male identity until it was discovered he was born biologically female.
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April 13, 2009A great true story. Pierce keeps the film on a single minded track. Opening up the life of a very confused individual. Swank does a wonderful job at creating her girl disguised as boy. She's 100% convincing. She also manages to bring a touch of contempt for Brandon, without ever ... ...( read more )
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January 2, 2009Directed by:Kimberly Peirce.
Starring: Hilary Swank, Chloë Sevigny, Peter Sarsgaard, Brendan Sexton III.
"You want your mother to lock you up again, is that it? Is that what you want? Then why don't you just admit your a dyke?
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November 25, 2008This film left me utterly speechless, such an emotionally charged story based on real events.
This has to be Hillary Swank's role of a lifetime, she obviously put everything into playing this part.
This film is described as 'Powerful and shocking' which describes it perfect... ...( read more ) -
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June 29, 2009A very emotional film to watch. The story is so unique, and knowing it is based on the true life of Teena Brandon makes it all the more sadder.
Hilary Swank is outstanding as Teena/ Brandon. She really embraces the role and makes you believe in her. She is convincing in her act... ...( read more )
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January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
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July 7, 2008i reallly love evrything bout hilary swank and her movies..and this one made for those who are numb!
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March 11, 2008just fabolous. one of the best movie i ever seen so far. Rest in Peace{Brandon}
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July 15, 2007A MOVIE THAT WILL TOUCH YOU TO THE VERY DEPTH OF YOUR SOUL. IT WILL STAY WITH YOU LONG AFTER SEEING IT, WISH I HAD SEEN IT SOONER. PERHAPS THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL PERFORMANCES I THINK I HAVE SEEN HILARY SWANK GIVE, OTHER THAN IN MILLION DOLLAR BABY. HILARY MAKES YOU FEEL HER PAIN, TORMENT, DESIRES AS SHE PORTRAYS "BRANDON" WHO STRUGGLES TO BE LOVED, UNDERSTOOD AND ACCEPTED AS A YOUNG MAN TRAPPED INSIDE A FEMALE BODY.
SOME SCENES ARE QUITE GRAPHIC & RAW, NOT A MOVIE FOR EVERYONE. JUST EXCELLECT PERFORMANCES BY ALL, WITHOUT ALOT OF FANCY HOLLYWOOD FRILLS. A MOVIE YOU WILL NOT EASILY IF EVER FORGET, TRAGICLY BASED ON TRUE EVENTS. -
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July 8, 2007this movie is the most depressing movie ever, everytime i remember seeing the movie, or see a comercial for it, i get so depressed, so sad!!!!!!!!!!
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April 17, 2007I loved this movie...it is a really good movie...one of the best that i have seen...really sad ending..i cried..:'(
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