Boys State

audience Reviews

, 91% Audience Score
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    Fascinating to see how reductively basic the political views of young Americans look to be, even going forward. Really depressing how loud mouth, jock culture isn't just a minority element. It is the defining essence of American youth culture which seems to feed into this civic sponsored mentality of winning at all costs. It's promoted by the respect for officials and government and American's supine deference to the myths of their allegedly unique democratic and liberal credentials. Never mind that those credentials can't hold up to proper scrutiny or comparison with other liberal democracies. It's a country that will remain politically divided and intransigent. The only individual who comes out of the film with any credit is Stephen and he seemed the only remotely sane and authentic person in amongst a field of psychos and morons. Sorry America, but I would have hoped for more from your youngest generations. Now I better understand that your reverence for the flag, officials, the army, constitution and liberal myths of the US, is all part of a rigid establishment indoctrination which hems creative and thoughtful discourse into the straightjacket of perpetuation with the lies that you're happy to swallow. What a sad way to use your freedom of speech and expression.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    Boys State beautifully highlights the next generation of America's leaders and puts real context behind one of the most selective educational programs in the US.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    This is probably the film we should put in a time capsule for alien's to find. The most honest movie about what America is doing maybe ever.
  • Rating: 1.5 out of 5 stars
    A bone-chilling horror film that will leave you with goosebumps, nightmares, and a lingering sense of dread. With its tense atmosphere, terrifying jump scares, and haunting soundtrack, this movie is not for the faint of heart.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    Great movie, A tense and powerful thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat with its gripping story and excellent performanc
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    Heartwarming, intense and a definitely a film worth watching.
  • Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    A great illustration of how quickly and why mob mentality spreads. Chilling how some of those scenes are reminiscent of what happened in Charlottesville.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    Wow this movie gave me hope! I thought we were teaching young men not to be men anymore but young gunners still got it! Amazing movie. Great energy. Must see.
  • Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    A powerhouse in pulling back the curtain on how today's youth view politics, and how their version of running it is so strikingly influenced by the adults.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    At first, I felt so confused and indifferent, but this catch me and it takes me to an incredible, depplying and exciting ride.