Funny Boy

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Sankha B 06/13/2024 A very tone deaf, rushed, uninspired interpretation of an amazing book. I think the author and his amazing storytelling bdeserved much much more. The minimum being authentic casting. The fact that it ranked so high on the tomatoemeter brings into question the reliability of this system See more 02/13/2021 Beautifully shot and poetic, Funny Boy offers a perspective on growing up "different" in a very conservative society, The gentle approach to what amounts to emotional repression, is cleverly magnified by the politically violent backdrop of Sinhalese versus Tamil violence in Sri Lanka. See more 02/10/2021 This film is so powerful, informative, and necessary. It's amazing how it never forces the viewer to hate any particular person or group; instead, it seemed to focus on the frustration and sadness that everyone went through. This is definitely worth a watch! See more 02/08/2021 Incredibly touching, occasionally funny, and colorfully crafted, Funny Boy is truly a cinematic gem for those longing for intimate, honest human stories See more 02/08/2021 At it's heart, it is a beautifully simple love story, with an attention to detail that does it's story justice. See more 02/04/2021 I just recently saw Deepa Mehta's latest picture Funny boy. A true and creative adaptation of Shyam Selvadurai's book. Deepa has told a story of a time, which we all read in the news, but are forgetting the damage it did to the fabric of Sri Lankan culture. Deepa's story development from start to the very end is deft and strong. The picture moves like a breeze covering several stories and characters. Douglas Koch's cinematography captures the joy and the pain beautifully. Howard Shore's music is sublime and truly works for the story being told. I think the film is a triumph and a must watch for me. Deepa Mehta take a bow #tour de force See more Read all reviews

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