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Between the obnoxious, misplaced music, the drunk-like overacting, and the overbearing "bro" dialogue, sitting through this movie was an exercise in patience.

Fantastic visuals and a really glimpse of a realistic portrayal of New York City. The film presents a slice of life of modern thirtysomethings struggling to find themselves admits a backdrop of relationship and professional problems. Ultimately, they find that they have strength in the loyalty between themselves. A solid effort from first time director Dan Simon (who also stars in the film). If you are a fan of micro-budget anti-wave films, then this film's for you. It sheds the typical Hollywood schlock and portrays life as it actually exists.

The great parts about this film are too many to name, however it is a heartfelt romantic comedy that explores love and contemplation in the Big Apple. I highly recommend you give this little gem a shot!

Besides the great acting, the directing is superb. Dan Simon's debut film speaks to his New York sensibilities and desire to invoke a sense of longing for love in a city that seems all too devoid of it at times.

Shot with great care, the cinematography is clear and the sound concise. It is rare to see a film with such a low budget made to this high a quality.

Dan Simon is a filmmaker the world needs.

So, I wasn't expecting to like this film so much but I did. The performances were captivating especially the role of Haley played by Kiva Dawson. Seriously, why isn't she a superstar? This film was probably made for little money so I would bet that with a bigger budget, they'd come up with some even better projects. I am looking forward to following the careers of the people involved in this.

A wonderful indie film - amazing on-location cinematography; excellent acting and outstanding vernacular dialogue, always real, never stilted or pedantic. The acting of the principal leads (Gregory Lay and Dan Simon) is outstanding. I felt as if I were watching a true "slice of life" story of two BFFs on a particular weekend where both are on "tilt" due to recent break-ups. This is coupled with professional challenges that make their weekend go awry, then giving way to a much-needed catharsis and greater self-awareness. Excellent score also, comprised mostly of piano music that complements the scenes very well.

I like this movie. A lot. The movie has great casting, strong acting, and a solid look ... and I liked the music, especially the use of piano. Frankly, I have no idea why this indie film is getting such negative ratings. Although it's somewhat talky at times, I found Lonely Boys to be a gritty New York kinda story, with an ending that's ultimately a love story ... but not the way you expect. Definitely worth watching!