Directed by:
Kimberly PeirceCinematography:
Jim DenaultComposer:
Nathan LarsonCast:
Hilary Swank, Chloë Sevigny, Peter Sarsgaard, Brendan Sexton III, Alicia Goranson, Alison Folland, Rob Campbell, Natalie Zea, Caitlin Wehrle, Lou Perryman (more)VOD (5)
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In Falls City, Nebraska, Brandon Teena was a newcomer with a future who had the small rural community enchanted. Women adored him and almost everyone who met this charismatic stranger was drawn to his charming innocence. But Falls City's hottest date and truest friend had one secret: he wasn't the person people thought he was. Back home in Lincoln just seventy-five miles away, Brandon Teena was a different person caught up in a personal crisis that had haunted his entire life. Like many young people, he made costly mistakes and when he inadvertently trespassed between his new love Lana and her reckless friend John, the mystery unraveled into violence. In a single, short life Brandon Teena was at once a dashing lover and a trapped outsider, both an impoverished nobody and a flamboyant dreamer, a daring thief and the tragic victim of an unjust crime. (official distributor synopsis)
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I considered giving it a fifth star, but the characters lack depth. The screenwriter assumed that the issue of sexual identity and the intense, bloody conflict at the end would suffice for viewers and settled for insufficiently developed characters within the framework of a real criminal case. Thanks to the acting performances, it's enough, and Hilary Swank will struggle to surpass this role. Her transformation overshadowed the others - which is unfortunate because practically all the actors are good, with Chloë Sevigny deserving at least a mention. From a directorial standpoint, it's slightly above average, and among other film elements, the quality music must be noted. Overall impression 80%.
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I’m not a big fun of indie films from an indie environment about indie people. The last half hour is impressive, but I still can’t appreciate the annoying eternity that preceded it. What captivated me the most is how it’s possible that the characters believe Hillary Swank is a boy. She’s good in it, but… seriously?
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Hillary Swank's breathtaking performance against prejudice in its most crystallized form. From this urgently presented drama, the desire for love and understanding is painfully loud, especially in the closed circle of characters and hypnotically immersive environment in which it takes place. For me, however, this environment is disrupted by an overly literal and almost unbearable escalation of hostility. Nevertheless, the multiple performances by the actors, the excellent direction by an unknown director, and the discriminatory theme leave a lasting impact.
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Hilary Swank proved in this film what a great actress she is and I'm glad she was able to repeat that later on. Here, it's great to see how she was able to adapt to the role, how she got into it, and how she was able to portray this tragic fate in such a way that you don't just admire her for her ability, but also because she delivers the plot in such a way that you experience it with her.
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Incredibly suggestive and raw filmmaking that doesn't let the viewer breathe and then surprises them in the finale. Hilary Swank delivers a masterful performance, aided not only by a wonderfully written character but also by a significant physical transformation, including a masculine haircut. It's unbelievable the way openly sexuality and relationships are addressed here. The Oscar is in the right hands, and I believe that the Academy didn't have to think twice.
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