Mama's Boy

'Oh he won an Oscar so he must tell an amazing story!'

That's what I thought when I saw the promo come up on HBOMax- I was wrong. Maybe had a read it the story may have had more emphasis but I doubt it.

Dustin is a little too breathless, a little too dramatic to allow the viewer to fall into the story, and I didn't even make it halfway before finally turning it off altogether.

Aside from the obnoxious telling by Dustin, we're also treated to polio nonsense that compares the vaccine to the Covid vaccine (no really) and completely ignores the real truth behind polio, how it spread, why it spread so rapidly, why you didn't want to be one of the first to get the vaccine, how the filth contributes to spread, and some genuine falsehoods that as an healthcare frontline worker, makes me think this is more about creating drama than informing people of the truth.

I've seen many of his works and haven't been as enthralled as the Hollywood elites (to the point of throwing awards at him so they can feel like they did something valuable) but he's managed to tell the stories in an interesting way that held me until the end; this does nothing close.

Best movie I've seen all year. I've seen good productions, but a really great film is different. A great film has to tell you something that you didn't know before. Or, rather, to make you feel something, something deep, to reach inside you and touch something that resonates deep into your soul. I know that some people will not feel this way after seeing it, but I found that, in one way or another, my own journey has mirrored Dustin's. I wonder if many young people will understand and really feel the emotions that this films evokes. So much has changed since I made my journey. Things I never thought would happen... happened. And they happened because of people like Dustin. We owe him more that we can ever repay. And this film shows how & why. All I can say to him is: promise kept, promise fulfilled. Well done.

A very touching, moving and inspiring documentary based on the book Mama's Boy by Dustin Lance Black.

I laughed, I cried and I empathized with Dustin and his family. This is a story about fighters, the strong bond of family and the need to be accepted. Everyone can watch this and take something positive away from it.

This is my first review on IMDB and I felt compelled to leave a review on this because, as Dustin Lance Black said, stories are very important and they need to be told as they help to bring people together and build bridges - and God knows we really need to bring people together in this ever divided world.

I loved every minute of this documentary. Dustin Lance Black's story about his mother was so beautiful. His mother would be so proud of him. It was not an easy road for Dustin, but to hear how his mom overcame so many obstacles and she never gave up. Neither did Dustin. Never a harsh word about his adversaries but words of encouragement and never giving up. I plan to continue watching quality work created by Dustin and hope he continues to create more documentaries on social issues and human rights.

I hope viewers feel encouraged after watching this documentary - humans can be resilient and do anything if determined.

10/10 The story simply brings true hope. Than even in such a great divde that we're right now, there is hope indeed and that mending or even building new (some very surprising!) bridges is possible. Made me feel so much more positive and genuinely hopeful in these bleak and horrifying times. Hope, love, stories to share <3 Just go watch it.

It tells a beautifully poignant story of a very remarkable woman and her children. Their falls and joys, their fears, prejudice, but also wins, bonds and happiness. And how that one woman and her strong family values changed the whole nation.

Also an interesting look into how we can be together, even when it seems we could never even sit down at the same table, inspiring.