Ambientada en la costa este de Nueva Zelanda en 1984, Boy, un niño de 11 años y devoto fan de Michael Jackson, tiene la oportunidad de conocer a su padre ausente, un delincuente que ha vuelt... Leer todoAmbientada en la costa este de Nueva Zelanda en 1984, Boy, un niño de 11 años y devoto fan de Michael Jackson, tiene la oportunidad de conocer a su padre ausente, un delincuente que ha vuelto para buscar una bolsa de dinero que enterró años atrás.Ambientada en la costa este de Nueva Zelanda en 1984, Boy, un niño de 11 años y devoto fan de Michael Jackson, tiene la oportunidad de conocer a su padre ausente, un delincuente que ha vuelto para buscar una bolsa de dinero que enterró años atrás.
- Dirección
- Guión
- Reparto principal
- Premios
- 13 premios y 9 nominaciones en total
- Chardonnay
- (as Rickylee Waipuka-Russell)
Reseñas destacadas
I rarely take time to write reviews, but I felt that this movies deserves one:)
There is hardly any fault in this movie from direction and acting perspective, although I have to reckon I have never heard of anyone from the main movie credits... Combining unknown actors with a very simple script is a recipe for disaster, in general,BUT not in this film. I think the charm of the movie comes from kids that are playing their roles just perfect:innocent but responsible when need it.
The last scene of the movie makes you feel that you've just experienced something unique that comes on the screen once in 10 years!
If you manage to get the DVD, invite some friends over and have an '80 night at the movies: all of them they'll feel happy at the end!
"Boy" is funny and easy to watch. There are very few adults in the film which allows you to experience life in New Zealand through the eyes of the indigenous children. Boy is an especially interesting character which makes the entire movie interesting.
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Just go see it when you are able, as simple as that. Brilliant...........
The movie 'Boy' is proof that a good script, decent characters and plenty of laughs produces a better result than big budget movies with no originality and plenty of marketing.
Go and see this -- but only if you like decent movies, 1980 references, laughing and characters you'll care about; a blend of serious under-currents wrapped up in quirky NZ humor.
For New Zealand viewers, some of the scenes will seem so familiar; something you'll be able to relate to...but anyone can watch this.
The story started on a perfect note with Boy played by James Rolleston giving his show and tell speech in the classroom. It introduced the character, his background and set the atmosphere, mood and setting all in one go without being a dull lead up. Taika Waititi (who also plays the dead beat father) did an amazing job in setting out each detailed scene with the occasional Michael Jackson tributes giving the film an even disperse of light-hearted laughs at the same time appropriately moving the plot along.
The film gave a heart aching recount on every boy's natural instinct to worship their father, whether they deserve it or not. The growth and resilience of each character portrayed superbly by every single actor from the child stars to the minor adult characters was a pleasure to watch. It still brings a smile to my face today. Pure brilliance...
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- CuriosidadesDirector Taika Waititi was less than a week away from filming when he realised the boy he had as lead wasn't working out. Three days before filming began, James Rolleston, who was hanging around on set as an extra, was given the lead by Taika Waititi.
- PifiasThe Goodnight Kiwi that was shown on the TV during Shutdown was the incorrect version for the period. The film used the early 1990's version with the TV2 logo at the bottom at the end. In 1984, it should have ended with the message "Goodnight from Television New Zealand".
- Citas
Mr. Langston: People call me a dumb honky all the time. I don't go round punching them.
Boy: Why not?
Mr. Langston: Because they're usually children.
- Créditos adicionalesThe credits start with the names and roles of the three main actors and this is followed by a spoof of Michael Jackson's "Thriller", incorporating elements of the original dance (as seen on the music video) and Maori Hakas.
- ConexionesFeatured in Boy: Outtakes (2010)
Selecciones populares
- How long is Boy?Con tecnología de Alexa
Detalles
Taquilla
- Recaudación en Estados Unidos y Canadá
- 256.211 US$
- Fin de semana de estreno en EE. UU. y Canadá
- 21.244 US$
- 4 mar 2012
- Recaudación en todo el mundo
- 43.551.154 US$
- Duración
- 1h 27min(87 min)
- Color
- Mezcla de sonido
- Relación de aspecto
- 1.85 : 1