This movie is the proof that the world is becoming a sick and dumb place

one of my absolute favorites!

Beautiful, moving film.

Story: It's very simple but honestly that is fine.

This Boys Life A Review by Ashley "I SEE YOUR SPOTS LEOPARD!" If I were to explain to you what this movie is actually about it would really put you off. It could make you not even want to see the movie. That being said, this movie is a total gem! It was a boring, hot, sunny afternoon and there was absolutely nothing to watch on television. I was literally flipping through channels when somewhere along the line I decided that a slow paced, uncomfortable, movie about child abuse on Showcase would do. I soon realized that the child being abused was Leonardo DiCaprio and the person doing the abusing was none other than Robert De Niro. This movie is pretty much non- stop action, and by action I mean child abuse. If you hate Robert De Niro this may not be a good movie for you to watch because it will make you hate him even more. This Boy's Life is an incredibly thorough movie; all the main groups of abuse are represented: emotional, physical, psychological and even financial abuses are present throughout. One of the best scenes is when Robert De Niro crams an old mustard jar into Leonardo DiCaprio's eye to teach him a lesson about wasting condiments. This movie has it all, sad drunk driving, awkward gay teens and a bulldog!The sad fact is this movie is actually based on a true story. But, I prefer to forget that and just enjoy the ride.

This is a pretty good movie I wouldn't say its leos best though. The whole cast did a wonderful job in this. It stars Dicaprio and Denero side by side so you know its going to have some riveting performances.This movie is about a young street punk (Dicaprio) in the 50s who lives with his mother. They are always running away from abusive boyfriends until they meet Dwight (Denero) he seems very nice at first but they soon discover he is just as abusive as all his other moms boyfriends.This movie is pretty good. It is definitely not for everyone. It is kind of slow and does not have a very interesting story line but it is very well performed.MINOR SPOILER AHEADDid anyone else feel sorry for Dwight. I know he is an angry abusive man but obviously it was because of the hard life he had growing up.

I never knew about this film, but now seeing it twice this month, I truly love the story, the characters and I feel that I can feel Tobias's pain. I'm glad I know this film now.The story is about a troubled boy named Tobias along with his mother growing up in the old country world. The year(s) are 1957-1959. When she gets with an abusive mechanic and then marries him, Tobias lives a tough life everyday getting abused by his cruel father. He must get out there but how? Leonardo DiCaprio & Robert De Niro along with all the other cast do an excellent, and very exceptional job at their roles. The music fits perfectly with the sad tone and there are many great scenes, I even love how in the end Tobias tries to stand up to his abusive, step father to convince him to leave him alone.This a must watch many times. I have really fallen to like this film a lot, and it is one of my favorite films of all time. I usually say that about most films but this was a really exceptional film. Like Dark Crystal, it should have not gottan a 7, it should have gottan a 10/10

The movie revolves around a period of time in Tobias Wolffs upbringing.Tobias' mother marries another single parent in concrete as a way to escape her financial troubles raising a lone son on her own.I will not get into details but heres what I thought of the movie: Deniros character is easy to despise.The kind where you would punch through the screen if it was possible.This was the first pre-Titanic movie I saw for Dicaprio and he really convinced me he did not get in the profession based solely on his looks.He gave a very empassioned performance. The overall theme of the movie was "Escape".Find a way out of the current living situation in any way possible.Tobias fakes his school transcripts and it all comes down to the interview with the prep school representative who comes to concrete to interview him.Tobias is in a suit with his hair gelled and sitting in the local icecream shoppe with his interviewer discussing his future.Suddenly two of his friends walk in and one of them is talking about a sexual encounter he had in lewd terms.I was on the edge of my seat figuratively speaking as Tobias also stopped talking and was apparently uncomfortable.They pass without recognize him and we all breathe a sigh of relief.On his way out after the swell interview,guess who shows up.Noneother than Dwight! He starts calling Tobias a know-it-all and wouldn't you know it that only enhanced Tobias' image in the eyes of the interviewer as the envied oppressed wonderkid. It ended with Tobias and his mom taking the opportunity to leave when it arose with Caroline going to Washington to take a position in the Kennedy campaign and Tobias going to prep school.It was that simple of an ending but overall I was really drawn into the movie and was satisfied.