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Boy A Review

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Critics scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 4.0
    75

    out of 100

    Metascore®
    Generally favorable reviews
    based on a weighted average of all
    critic review scores.

  • 70

    out of 100

    Variety Joe Leydon

    Picture inspires respect for its first-rate performances, artful construction and meticulous understatement.

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  • 75

    out of 100

    Chicago Tribune Michael Phillips

    Like "Control," the recent Anton Corbijn treatment of rock star Ian Curtis' short life, the powerful British drama Boy A announces its gravitas with a look--organically achieved, with cinematography, production design and direction working together--you are meant to notice.

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  • 80

    out of 100

    The New York Times Stephen Holden

    Mr. Garfield's performance makes Jack so endearing and vulnerable that as he takes his first wobbly steps, like a baby bird shoved from its nest, your instincts are protective.

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  • 88

    out of 100

    Chicago Sun-Times Roger Ebert

    Mullen and Garfield anchor the film. Mullen, that splendid Scottish actor ("My Name Is Joe") and Garfield, 24, with his boyish face and friendly grin.

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  • 90

    out of 100

    Los Angeles Times

    While the cast is uniformly superb, Garfield ("Lions for Lambs") deserves special mention for his deep, extraordinarily expressive performance.

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  • 90

    out of 100

    Wall Street Journal Joe Morgenstern

    Andrew Garfield's phenomenal performance makes room for the many and various pieces of Jack's personality, whether or not they're securely fastened together.

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4

Heartbreaking! by kmcbeth9
Andrew Garfield is amazing in this.

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