Protraph Lack of good storyline.

Lumsdal Good , But It Is Overrated By Some

Abbigail Bush what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.

Logan Dodd There is definitely an excellent idea hidden in the background of the film. Unfortunately, it's difficult to find it.

sputnik29 Nice piece of work, great soundtrack, gripping storyline. At various points, the reality of the authentic and extraordinary story mixes with the dream or thought world.Intertwined actions develop a dynamic that lets almost all characters appear in the light of guilt and at the same time innocence. Especially between the mother and Oskar exists an untypical, "undercooled" connection, because she consoles with words - no embrace.From many directions, the adolescent boy is required to withstand the tensions, which at a climax when the wooden peg is discovered and then fades out in a melancholy, lonely harmony. Not easy, growing up staged with the farewell of the faithful companion - the hamster.Was rarely so excited. I especially like that the film does not serve a "mainstream". It is neither a superlative movie that saves the whole world, nor does the audience be admonished to morality, but lets digest the upset emotions at the calming ending.

Red_Identity I had no idea what this was going to be about (well, the title does hint you) and as a result I was felt stunned by how effective I found it to be. Another coming-of-age teen drama, but one that stands out from many other contemporary ones. The screenplay is simple but very well written, and the directing really impressive visually and thematically. This is the first feature-length film of the director and he really shows that he is a talent to look out for. Connor Jessup, who I had previously see from American Crime, is just fantastic here. One of the best leading male performances of the year and I really hope this film gets some traction with critic awards.

Toe Cutter (toecutter0) Another coming of age film for the modern generation that leaves a million unanswered questions and at times is simply confusing. The transitions from the imaginary to real world interaction aren't very well-defined and the characters are simply boring. The 7+ score drew me into watching, but both the wife and I were left disappointed as so many questions were left unanswered. The gratuitous scene towards the end I assume was meant as a metaphor for something, but it failed to make any sense at all. I often wonder if movies like this reflect how America is changing or if filmmakers are simply to lazy to write a decent story. A generous 5 out of 10.

pensacolacomputer WOW...just got finished watching this movie, I actually clicked on it by accident...I didn't know what it was and almost turned on something else...I'm so glad I decided to watch it..This is one of the best movies, if not the best I have seen all year...I will be on the lookout for other movies from this director, VERY well done..and the lead actor did a tremendous job as well, and has a bright future ahead...I won't get into what the story is about...but I will say that growing up gay can be VERY tough...I know...You feel like you are alone... and no one understands you...So if any other gay person is reading this...Hold on...We all find ourselves...eventually