This Boy's Life (1993)

I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much

I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.

A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

The story, direction, characters, and writing/dialogue is akin to taking a tranquilizer shot to the neck, but everything else was so well done.

The characters are very real,I know many people whose personalities suit the three main characters perfectly,it is an extremely realistic film which adds immensely to the drama.so How can you not hate Robert DeNiro in this film? .... Brilliant script, exception acting and all too frightening reality.It's sad but true...I still love it...

Yes! This is what you slog through the mediocre movies for, those weary times when you're trying to get through an afternoon, hoping to at least come across a good scene or two, an interesting line of dialogue, a scenic view to take you out of your crowded apartment for a while. Because this, this is the kind of experience that finally makes it all worthwhile - a fast-paced, fascinating story with unbelievable characters, snappy patter, exciting scenes and some of the best acting you'll ever see. There's a reason Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio are stars and they tell you why right here. And, perhaps best of all, it's all true! It's great that writers can make up stories that grab you by the throat, pull you in and still have a hold on you even when it's all over; Dickens, Hemingway, King, O'Connor. How do they do it? But when it all actually happened, didn't spring from someone's vivid imagination but came from actual lived life - for me it adds an extra impact and somehow makes it more important. And in this case, it actually is a writer's story, the story of a writer, because "This Boy" is Tobias Wolff. I've never read anything by him, but you know what? Now I have to.

This Boys Life A Review by Ashley "I SEE YOUR SPOTS LEOPARD!" If I were to explain to you what this movie is actually about it would really put you off. It could make you not even want to see the movie. That being said, this movie is a total gem! It was a boring, hot, sunny afternoon and there was absolutely nothing to watch on television. I was literally flipping through channels when somewhere along the line I decided that a slow paced, uncomfortable, movie about child abuse on Showcase would do. I soon realized that the child being abused was Leonardo DiCaprio and the person doing the abusing was none other than Robert De Niro. This movie is pretty much non- stop action, and by action I mean child abuse. If you hate Robert De Niro this may not be a good movie for you to watch because it will make you hate him even more. This Boy's Life is an incredibly thorough movie; all the main groups of abuse are represented: emotional, physical, psychological and even financial abuses are present throughout. One of the best scenes is when Robert De Niro crams an old mustard jar into Leonardo DiCaprio's eye to teach him a lesson about wasting condiments. This movie has it all, sad drunk driving, awkward gay teens and a bulldog!The sad fact is this movie is actually based on a true story. But, I prefer to forget that and just enjoy the ride.

I never knew about this film, but now seeing it twice this month, I truly love the story, the characters and I feel that I can feel Tobias's pain. I'm glad I know this film now.The story is about a troubled boy named Tobias along with his mother growing up in the old country world. The year(s) are 1957-1959. When she gets with an abusive mechanic and then marries him, Tobias lives a tough life everyday getting abused by his cruel father. He must get out there but how? Leonardo DiCaprio & Robert De Niro along with all the other cast do an excellent, and very exceptional job at their roles. The music fits perfectly with the sad tone and there are many great scenes, I even love how in the end Tobias tries to stand up to his abusive, step father to convince him to leave him alone.This a must watch many times. I have really fallen to like this film a lot, and it is one of my favorite films of all time. I usually say that about most films but this was a really exceptional film. Like Dark Crystal, it should have not gottan a 7, it should have gottan a 10/10