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Nov 17, 2022LSchool rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Good film. Based on (one of many) true stories of "sexual orientation conversion therapy" that of course, did not 'work' as intended. Well acted. Anything with Nicole Kidman is a treat.
Aug 23, 2022GAYHORRORFAN rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A difficult watch as bible-thumpers take their pathetic faith more seriously than their son. But one of the parents does have a redeeming moment where they reveal they are actually not as brain-washed and poisoned by religion as the other…
Aug 25, 2021atfrancis rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Brilliantly cast. An informative and shocking look at the medieval torture of conversion therapy which is still occurring in many states! Based on true events.
Aug 23, 2021akirakato rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
This docudrama turns out powerful and moving. Conversion therapy, however, seems absolutely wrong because Cameron killed himself due to the forceful, inhumane, irrational treatment.
Aug 16, 2021Nursebob rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Based on the memoirs of Garrard Conley and directed by Joel Edgerton, who co-stars as a fire-and-brimstone counsellor with a prurient interest in the sexual experiences of his charges, this is one of the more disquieting films I’ve ever…
Jun 21, 2021klimekk rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
this is a very important movie for all Christians to understand what can be wrong if you trust not the right people that's a drama where (I assume) all wanted good but in reality are creating something very evil good that it finish with…
Feb 08, 2021oktexchic rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Nicole Kidman & Russell Crowe's acting was good enough to get me to watch. The parents, through experience & love for their son, learned it is acceptance of another's choices without agreement. Many need to learn this valuable lesson in…
Sep 15, 2020Punnoval rated this title 1.5 out of 5 stars
This is mostly a dime-store version of a "conversion therapy" session. I found that I just couldn't relate to the bathetic over-reaction of the parents and the irritating sad-sack personality of the hero. Being of this nature, it also had…
Dec 04, 2019iloveseaotters rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Very hard to watch b/c of the subject matter, but an excellent film. It moved slowly but it was compelling enough to hold my interest throughout (which is saying a lot!). All of the performances were wonderful and as I said the subject…
Nov 22, 2019Valancy1 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is a small but powerful film. There are no splashy effects, no big chase scenes. This is a family drama, based on a true story, about the son of a small town Baptist preacher who is sent to a church-sponsored gay conversion program. …
Oct 10, 2019firefly5 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I found this movie difficult to watch. The ridged thinking of the boy's father, his attitude of hell and damnation, my way or the highway type of parenting was upsetting. The "conversion therapy" was bullying, demeaning and cruel. The…
Sep 28, 2019SAPL454 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
MRI PERF Man proposes; God disposes... Truly this holds true in this film which portrays a Baptist preacher who rethinks his love for his son in view of their differences. Great actors and acting complement the scenes…
Sep 09, 2019iplay2 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
AN excellent story. I had one problem with it however. The sequencing could be confusing to many. There are scenes which take place in the past but the viewer is not given any indication that the scenes are in flashback. There is…
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Aug 13, 2019BeanTrader rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
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Jul 13, 2019richmole rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
WE have two people to thank for this movie: Garrard Conley, whose memoir inspired it. And Joel Edgerton who wrote the script, directed the movie and starred in it as well, much like he did on The Gift in 2015. That makes it very close to…
Jul 08, 2019Micpark2012 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Important story. The things that happen in the United States surprises me.
Jun 22, 2019TYPICAL rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
What a considered and considerate film. It's delicate and gifted with each frame done with a kindness and thoughtfulness as a family struggles to stand in its own truth against a backdrop of hate-filled ignorance bordering the demonic.…
Jun 20, 2019Martha C Benner rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A very good movie about a subject that we all need to be aware of and try to end it. I found it interesting and well acted.
Jun 13, 2019moviefan01 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing movie. Well acted, with strong performances throughout. Yes, some out of sequence editing got me lost for a hot minute. Wasn't sure which made me more uncomfortable: A sexual assault scene, or the scene where the "Christians" beat…
Jun 04, 2019mr_chocolate rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
A good attempt to cover another atrocity that continue's today. Well acted however did find it to be slow to understand, and put the pieces together, due to poor editing and directing, unless that was the intent. Bonus features were…
May 17, 2019maipenrai rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is an important film about the evil that is being / can be perpetrated in the the name of Christianity. The states of New Jersey (2013), California (2013), Oregon (2015), Illinois (2016), Vermont (2016), New Mexico (2017),…
May 10, 2019tuckerclan rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Very good movie about a very tough subject. Worth watching.
May 08, 2019sizzlingmaimu rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Boy Erased is truly a heartbreaking movie. I feel for those who are forced to go through this torture under the guise of "therapy."
May 06, 2019B00ks2go rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Not brilliant acting, but it must have been a hard movie to make. This appears to be the story of one of the less evil conversion therapy programs--at least we didn't see electroshock, or other physical torture. This was based on…
May 01, 2019kozakd rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Riveting, upsetting and at times shocking cruelty. Please, please leave the gay/straight alliances alone.