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This Boy's Life (1993)
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Guys had ducktails. Cars had fins. War was over and America was on a roll. But 1950s life wasn't all fun and games -- especially for Toby Wolff and his divorced mom Caroline, free spirits whose cross-country travels end in the Pacific Northwest, where life will be better. They hope. Year: 1993 Director: Michael Caton Jones Starring: Robert De Niro, Ellen Barkin, Leonardo DiCaprio (read more)
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| This Boy's Life Movie Review by Jarrod (12/4/2007) |
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Leonardo DiCaprio established himself as a young actor of immense talent and potential in 'This Boy's Life', inspired by the writings and memories of Tobias Wolff, who grew up in the 50s and this movie explores his childhood, as he and his mother, Caroline (Ellen Barkin) move in with Dwight (Robert De Niro), whom they...
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| This Boy's Life Movie Review by Melanie (5/29/2007) |
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You always hear the cliche that suffering makes you a better writer and I'm prone to believe it after watching this story. I usually don't care for Leonardo DiCaprio but he is definitely a good actor. His portrayal of a punk kid who has to go live with a new family and abusive stepfather is spot on. I especially enjoyed...
(complete This Boy's Life review by Melanie)
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