The Boys Are Back

The Boys Are Back

Synopsis

Joe Warr, in the wake of his wife’s tragic death, finds himself in a sudden, stultifying state of single parenthood. With turbulent emotions swirling just below the surface, Joe Warr throws himself into the only child-rearing philosophy he thinks has a shot at bringing joy back into their lives: “just says yes.” Raising two boys – a curious six year-old and a rebel teen from a previous marriage – in a household devoid of feminine influence and with an unabashed lack of rules, life becomes exuberant, instinctual, reckless and on the constant verge of disaster. United by unspoken love, conflicted by fierce feelings and in search of a road forward, the three multi-generational boys of the Warr household, father and sons alike, must each find their own way to grow up.

Official Site: NA

Singapore Release Date: 28th January 2010, Thursday

Running Time: 104 minutes

Ratings: G

Genre: Drama

Cast: Clive Owen

Crew: Director (Scott Hicks), Producer (Greg Brenman), Writers (Allan Cubitt), Music (Featuring “Call To Arms” by Angels And Airwaves)

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The Review

Based on the memoirs by Simon Carr, this is one dad’s attempt to connect with his two boys from different marriages.

The story is about emotional truth, the thoughtful screenplay made me sit back and appreciate life even more.

“The Boys Are Back” has excellent supporting young actors, talented in their own rights, despite their young age.

However despite the many life-learning moments, it can get a little over the top for me.

People escape to the theaters wanting to be entertained, and in this case too much of drama doesn’t necessarily make great movies.

The Good

• Strong drama
• Excellent cast
• Refreshing movie

The Bad

• Patchy dialogues
• The over-narration at times spoils the scene

Editor’s Ratings