Boy Erased

Hated What The Movie Was And Is About And What They Did To The Guy In Reality. More Reason To Hate Homophobics And Churches. Emotional Movie.

While there is inherent drama to be found from the actual subject matter, this movie itself is sadly pat, predictable and lacking in any subtext or true emotion. What we have here is a movie that feels like an ABC TV movie from the late 1980s. None of the characters are particularly well written, and they actually border on stereotype. As a result, not even actors of this caliber are able to breathe much life into them. Crowe suffers the most, and it's hard to determine whether this seemingly lackluster performance is a result of the actor or the screenwriter, or perhaps a combination of both. This reminded me of another 2018 film, BEAUTIFUL BOY, which was also a movie with vital subject matter that seemed to collapse under the weight of its good intentions. Its heart is in the right place, but the execution is average at best.

Good movie about the tragedy of so-called "conversion therapy." Well written and acted. Hopefully, very few of these horrible "therapies" remain.

This story is an important one even if its effect comes off a little muted compared to its subject matter. Don't get me wrong, this is a good movie with great messaging - but given what it is dealing with, the emotional payoff doesn't QUITE match. The true story is wonderfully told and the acting is brilliant (particularly from Kidman), but I just wish the weightiness felt more consistent throughout the film.

Ban conversion therapy! #StopDithering

Thanks for this movie really nice

The cinematography wasn't my favourite but overall a stunning, raw and heartbreaking movie. Troye Sivan's music really tied it together, that and the pictures at the end.

Disturbing, but a VERY IMPORTANT story to tell. I could write an essay about why, but I do not feel it is needed. "Conversion Therapy" is dangerous, which is why NO Psychiatric Institution supports it.

Loved this film, and the cast was terrific. Never heavy-handed, a thoughtful portrayal of the complexity of belief and sexuality.

Boy Erased is a tactful yet sad film that explores the uncomfortable topic of conversion therapy, religion and being a homosexual man in a conservative household.