Boy A

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Cast & Crew

Andrew Garfield
Jack Burridge

Peter Mullan
Terry

Katie Lyons
Michelle

Shaun Evans
Chris

Jeremy Swift
Dave

Anthony Lewis
Steve

Alfie Owen
Eric Wilson

Taylor Doherty
Philip Craig

Skye Bennett
Angela

James Young
Zeb

Siobhan Finneran
Kelly

Victoria Brazier
Teacher

Josef Altin
Bully

Paul-Michael Giblin
Photographer

Helen Wilding
Carol

Steven Pacey
Prosecution Barrister

John Crowley
Director

Mark O'Rowe
Screenwriter

Lynn Horsford
Producer

Nick Marston
Executive Producer

Tally Garner
Executive Producer

Liza Marshall
Executive Producer

Paddy Cunneen
Original Music

Rob Hardy
Cinematographer

Lucia Zucchetti
Film Editing

Jon Henson
Production Design

Fiona Weir
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Audience Reviews for Boy A

• Mar 02, 2013

  Boy A is an imperfect but thoughtful drama about forgiveness and guilt with a great star turn by Andrew Garfield in his first movie role. It tells the story of Jack (played by Garfield), a young adult recently released from prison after committing a horrible crime at a young age. Jack wants nothing more than to put his past behind and start up a new life in Manchester, but to do that he has to hide his past from everyone around him, and soon people begin to suspect that he is not who he says he is. The plot can get somewhat predictable at times, but luckily the ending is far from that of a Hollywood movie. The movie poses questions about whether ex-criminals like Jack deserve to be forgiven and given a second chance, and it tries to provide the answer by making Jack a very sympathetic and guilt-stricken character. He made a serious mistake when he was younger and he wants to start over, but not everyone is on board to let that happen. Boy A makes for a thoughtful drama about actions and consequences, and thanks an impressive performance from Andrew Garfield and an interesting story, it's worth watching.
  

  Joey S Super Reviewer
• Aug 23, 2012

  This film does everything that you wish a film would do. It takes the dark past of a murderer, turns him into a likeable character and makes you feel for him more than any other character. Andrew Garfield is astonishing in this film, in which sparked his career as an actor. In his first starring role, his performance feels very real and true. By the end of the film, you will have been captivated by every scene that there will be no possible way to dislike this movie. Not only do I love every second of "Boy A," but I it kept my thinking after the movie ended and I cannot wrap my mind around the brilliant conclusion, if you can even call it that. This film, in my eyes, is a masterpiece!
  

  Super Reviewer
• Apr 28, 2012

  Relying on an excellent performance by Andrew Garfield and at first a thought-provoking film about guilt, atonement and the right to start over as a new person, after two intriguing acts it all soon ends in a contrived conclusion that is disappointing and insubstantial.
  Carlos M Super Reviewer
• Mar 14, 2011

  A very interesting film where the director plays on the sympathy and likeness to character who has the past of a murderer. The idea of giving people a second chance in life is a common theme, and for the most part, the second chance is shown in a positive light. The twist in the movie comes from the question; with time should all crimes or mistakes be forgiven and forgotten no matter the scale? The film does not conclude with solid answers, but rather dwells on it's complex ideas.
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