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The Conrad Boys (2006)

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The difficult bonds of family and the conflicting emotions of first love come together in this independent drama from writer and director Justin Lo. Charlie (Justin Lo) is a 19-year-old college student whose life is turned upside down when his mother dies. With his father absent for many years, Charlie now has to put his academic pursuits on hold while he looks after his nine-year-old brother, Ben (Boo Boo Stewart). While Charlie doesn't shirk his responsibilities, he feels as if he'd been

Unrated, 1 hr. 33 min.

Drama

Directed By: Justin Lo

In Theaters: Jun 2, 2006 Wide

On DVD: Aug 15, 2006

Newport Films

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Critic Reviews for The Conrad Boys

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Blandly earnest drama of a young gay man trying to raise his little brother after they're orphaned plays like an After-School Special...

June 22, 2006 Full Review Source: Variety

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Dennis Harvey

Variety

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The Conrad Boys has moments that play well, but it remains to be seen whether Lo has what it takes to be a successful filmmaker.

June 6, 2006 Full Review Source: Los Angeles Times

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Kevin Thomas

Los Angeles Times

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For a first feature, THE CONRAD BOYS is well-made andengrossing.

July 14, 2007 Full Review Source: Murphy's Movie Reviews

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Ted Murphy

Murphy's Movie Reviews

vapid

August 22, 2006 Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com

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Don Willmott

Filmcritic.com

Both very personal and very generic. Along with square camera setups and flat lighting, it has no going subtext except anxiety.

June 23, 2006 Full Review Source: San Diego Union-Tribune

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David Elliott

San Diego Union-Tribune

Somehow, though, the story remains oddly compelling; unlike many first-time directors, Lo isn't over-indulgent and keeps the story tight.

June 6, 2006 Full Review Source: LYTRules.com

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Luke Y. Thompson

LYTRules.com Source: LYTRules.com

The conflicts it deals with are valid, but Lo's earnestness verges on the mawkish

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Andy Klein

Los Angeles CityBeat Source: Los Angeles CityBeat

Churlish though it seems to throw daggers at this clearly heartfelt but insipid drama, the naivet� quickly becomes exasperating.

June 1, 2006 Full Review Source: L.A. Weekly

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Ernest Hardy

L.A. Weekly

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What a cheezy movie. The acting was pretty lame but tolerable. The love story was pretty blah but it had a few moments. You can tell this was written by someone way too young and unexperienced in writing. Overly sentimental and never fully explores any of it's plot points. The last half hour was a bit unbelievable and pointless.

September 21, 2009

Sunil Jawahir

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Saw Conrad Boys (2006) online via Netflix. A heartfelt, engaging film directed, produced, edited by-and even starring-Justin Lo, who must be a remarkable talent to have created this marvel at 24. Like Big Eden, it's is a gay-themed relationship film where the supportiveness of family and friends is taken for granted

February 5, 2010