Beautiful Boy
Director: Shawn Ku
Actors: Michael Sheen, Maria Bello, Kyle Gallner
PlotBill and Kate are a couple grappling with a strained marriage. Their relationship faces a new challenge when they receive devastating news: their son, Sam, has committed a mass shooting at his college before taking his own life. As they struggle to fathom the horrifying act their son was involved in, they are caught in a vortex of grief, guilt, and disbelief. The couple moves through various stages of mourning, dealing with anger and confusion, while trying to comprehend the magnitude of Sam's actions and their possible role in his tragic decision.
Isolated from society and surrounded by media scrutiny, Bill and Kate find comfort in revisiting memories of Sam’s childhood, even as they discover troubling signs they may have missed. While haunted by questions and regret, they attempt to support each other and cope with the aftermath in different ways. Each parent is forced to confront not only their shared history but also their personal fears. Through their journey, they struggle to understand how their lives have changed forever, and what healing, if any, might look like in the face of such a shattering event.
Writers: Michael Armbruster, Shawn Ku
Release Date: 04 Nov 2011
Runtime: 100 min
Rating: R
Country: United States, Canada
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Beautiful Boy is a powerful, emotionally challenging film with strong video, decent audio, and a rewarding yet draining narrative experience.
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