The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys Reviews
August 7, 2008
Original Score: 3/5
December 6, 2005
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| Original Score: 3/5
May 20, 2005
Esfora-se ao mximo para arrancar lgrimas do espectador, mas, com exceo da performance cativante de Culkin, o filme empalidece diante de tantos outros do gnero.
Original Score: 3/5
May 13, 2005
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| Original Score: 75/100
November 12, 2004
Devious, delinquent, and diverting.
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| Original Score: 3.5/5
January 12, 2004
A fairly formulaic '70s-set coming-of-age tale that's ultimately distinguished by the passion of its makers and players.
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| Original Score: 3/4
April 19, 2003
The only bright spot in the whole movie is Vincent D'Onofrio's performance as a priest.
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| Original Score: 1/4
January 10, 2003
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| Original Score: A
December 8, 2002
Ultimately feels empty and unsatisfying, like swallowing a Communion wafer without the wine.
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| Original Score: 3/5
November 28, 2002
Best suited for those who can recall their stifling and intense Catholic School education from back in the day, Altar Boys is certainly a worthwhile way to spend 90-some minutes.
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| Original Score: 4/5
November 12, 2002
I did not care much for the last part of the film, but the three-quarters of it is good enough that I'm recommending it.
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| Original Score: C+
November 3, 2002
Even though it is infused with the sensibility of a video director, it doesn't make for completely empty entertainment
October 26, 2002
often successful in capturing the turbulent emotions of the early teen years... not nearly as convincing when it attempts to create a believable environment or forge a dramatic path.
October 21, 2002
Worth seeing (at least the first 90 minutes) for Hirsch, Malone and Culkin.
October 15, 2002
Aged cliches and gimmicks vie with fresh ideas for supremacy in The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys; the outcome at best is a draw.
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| Original Score: 2.5/4
October 4, 2002
'The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys manages to capture that impossible time when idealism clashes with reality and religion, wrapped inside a delicious nostalgia...'
Original Score: 4/5
September 18, 2002
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| Original Score: B
September 1, 2002
... a lingering, haunting sensibility that shades characters with ambiguous grays compels us to consider forgiving even the most evil characters
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| Original Score: B
August 19, 2002
A...cynical and serious look at teenage boys doing what they do best - being teenagers.
August 18, 2002
The film does a good job bringing out the fragile and sensitive sides to teens who are searching for answers adults can't give them.
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| Original Score: B