Both very personal and very generic. Along with square camera setups and flat lighting, it has no going subtext except anxiety.
Conrad Boys
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Reviews Counted:8
Fresh:2
Rotten:6
Average Rating:4.6/10
Theatrical Release:Jun 2, 2006 Limited
Synopsis: Captivating newcomer Justin Lo stars as Charlie Conrad, a 19-year-old history buff with the world on his shoulders. Following the death of his mother, Charlie sets aside his college plans to raise... Captivating newcomer Justin Lo stars as Charlie Conrad, a 19-year-old history buff with the world on his shoulders. Following the death of his mother, Charlie sets aside his college plans to raise his highly imaginative 9-year-old brother Ben (Boo Boo Stewart). Isolated from his peers, Charlie accepts his responsibility yet secretly yearns for the freedom and romance associated with youth. Charlie suddenly gets his chance when he meets Jordan Rivers (Nick Bartzen), a charismatic drifter and fellow lost soul. The two of them hit it off immediately, and they soon embark on a tumultuous romance that gives Charlie a taste of the freedom he’s been craving. Just as their relationship intensifies, however, Charlie’s long-absent father, Doug (Barry Shay), returns to town with his own plans to take care of Ben. Caught in a struggle for Ben and eager to hold on to Jordan, Charlie must finally search his soul and make momentous decisions regarding the future of his family. Written and directed by first-time filmmaker Justin Lo, THE CONRAD BOYS is a deeply personal and heartfelt story that will stay with you for a long time to come. -- © Newport Films [More]
Starring: Justin Lo, Boo Boo Stewart, Nick Bartzen
Starring: Justin Lo, Boo Boo Stewart, Nick Bartzen
Director: Justin Lo
Director: Justin Lo
Studio: Newport Films
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Reviews for Conrad Boys
Churlish though it seems to throw daggers at this clearly heartfelt but insipid drama, the naiveté quickly becomes exasperating.
Blandly earnest drama of a young gay man trying to raise his little brother after they're orphaned plays like an After-School Special...
The conflicts it deals with are valid, but Lo's earnestness verges on the mawkish
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.
Somehow, though, the story remains oddly compelling; unlike many first-time directors, Lo isn't over-indulgent and keeps the story tight.
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