Boys on the Side

I LOVE this movie. It's touching, funny, sad, heartbreaking and inspiring all in one. I found Mary-Louise Parker's character so like myself that it was hilarious! Drew Barrymore, lovely as ever in her role, provided the much-needed sparkle to the movie. Some parts were a lot sadder and more sinister than others, but Drew was always there to bring the sunshine!

It's so touching, it makes me cry every time. But I love it. It's not perfect by any means, but it's definitely one to watch with the girls. Boys are on the side.

Another film that I liked a lot more than I thought I would. Drew Barrymore was as adorable as ever, even though she was playing a ditzy blonde. Mary-Louise Parker really made this film. Her frail cuteness with the edge of toughness when necessary was perfect. And Whoopi Goldberg played it in an understated way that shows her talent, that she can handle a lot more than the over-the-top comedic roles that she is so famous for. Matthew McConaughey plays a caricature, so there is really no indication of talent there. The ending swims in poignancy, without getting (too) cloying. This film is definitely worth a look.

Absorbing, funny and incredibly aware comedy-drama about three ladies on a road trip: Whoopi Goldberg as a lesbian lounge singer, Drew Barrymore as a pregnant, unmarried waif, and Mary-Louise Parker as an uptight woman trying to loosen up (and suffering from HIV). Plot is contrived, but the interaction between the characters is definitely not. Screenwriter Don Roos writes vivid dialogue and touching scenes, and the cast plays it to the hilt. Barrymore is at her best here, Goldberg is outstanding, and Parker--while not a varied actress--does solid work. Nice direction by Herbert Ross, who hasn't been this focused in years. ***1/2 from ****

Recently a friend,rented this movie. Although seen it years back,hoped to enjoy it like before. It was everything I remember & more! As your grow in life it makes you,not waste time & appreciated things. The characters individual storylines which made their lives intertwine,was brilliantly done. Plus the music & scenery made it,come together perfectly.

Boys on the Side is one of those movies that had every potential to be great, but just couldn't quite get there. Still, it's not a bad movie. It starts off rather well, but it's when the movie stops being a road movie it loses it's appeal. The sad part is that the characters are all interesting, but we never get to know them fully or even understand their connections in a way we should in a movie like this. What was missing were more meaningful scenes. Whoopi Goldberg and Drew Barrymore did the best with what they were given, but it was Mary-Louise's powerful performance as the AIDS stricken Robin that stood out. You could literally feel her pain through her eyes. If you wanna see a movie from the '90s that has good acting in it, then perhaps Boys On The Side could be for you.