Beautiful Boy

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Danny C A deeply moving and realistic portrayal of a hard addiction, carried by Carell's and Chalamet's depiction of a close and loving father and son who are torn apart. There are not many easy answers in life, and even less so in something like hard drug addiction, so it was fitting that the plot was a bit repetitive even if that could be frustrating to the viewer. How do you save someone? Even when loving that person more than everything in the world forever isn't enough? All that's left in the end is the last scene, a father holding his dying son and hoping for a miracle, but already starting to grieve. Recovery is possible but it's never certain. Beautiful film, four stars only because of a few editing choices which made the timeline a bit confusing in some parts. If you watched this and felt nothing, check your pulse. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/24/25 Full Review Jon R. Beautiful movie but wow that was one of the most depressing hardest watches I’ve ever endured. Was very tough for me Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/20/25 Full Review Nicole D This is an absolute beautiful movie. this would definitely be the best movie to watch for anyone who has struggled with any addiction. It was an amazing film and it depicted how much drugs can change a person. The acting was incredible, in fact I’ll go as far to say this is the best acting performance I’ve ever seen. This is definitely one of those that is a a must watch! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/15/25 Full Review VEX K. If I had to say, this would definitely be the best movie to watch for anyone who has struggled with any addiction. It was an amazing film and it depicted how much drugs can change a person. The acting was incredible, in fact I’ll go as far to say this is the best acting performance I’ve ever seen. This is definitely one of those that is a a must watch. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/25/25 Full Review BRizz 2 Beautiful Boy, starring Timothée Chalamet, truly resonated with me on a personal level. Watching it felt like looking into a mirror because I have a younger brother going through the exact same struggles depicted in the film. The way the movie portrays addiction, family pain, and heartbreak hit me deeply. The director guided the story with raw emotion, drawing the audience into the devastating reality of a young man trapped by drugs. Timothée’s portrayal of Nic is heartbreakingly authentic—showing the downward spiral of someone consumed by addiction, homeless, and disconnected from the family desperately trying to save him. It’s painful to witness, yet impossible to look away from. What struck me most was the film’s honest depiction of how addiction warps everything—how it isolates a person from those who love them and blinds them to their own destruction. The struggle with cocaine, meth, and other substances filled with dangerous chemicals feels overwhelming and terrifying. You see how Nic is so consumed by the addiction that he’s almost resigned to losing everything. The movie also beautifully captures the toll this takes on the family, especially the father, played with heartbreaking dedication by Steve Carell. His unwavering fight to save his son, despite the emotional and mental toll it takes, is both inspiring and gut-wrenching. It reminded me so much of my own family’s experience—how my mother never gives up on my brother, no matter how exhausting or painful it becomes. Beautiful Boy is more than just a movie; it’s a powerful, well-crafted portrait of addiction’s impact on individuals and families. It’s not an easy watch, but it’s an important one—especially if you’ve been touched by similar struggles. The film doesn’t sugarcoat anything, and it leaves you with a deep sense of empathy and awareness. If you or someone you know is dealing with addiction, this movie will hit you harder than you expect. But it’s also a reminder of the strength and resilience of those who refuse to give up on the people they love. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/11/25 Full Review Nicole S. well ouch that hurt Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/30/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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