The Boy

A film like this, which in a predictable way arrives at a predictable conclusion - though without a single stumble or hesitation in execution - can’t be 105 minutes long. It really doesn’t work, it’s almost unwatchable. The ideal run in this case would be slightly more than 70 minutes, and I would give it as much as 4 stars, because Macneill does have talent, which he shows in many scenes. Unfortunately, he also shows in many scenes that he doesn’t have the script to justify their existence. (05.09.2015)

A very disturbing film about a boy who grew up somehow alone with hatred, which completely permeated him. This is definitely not something you can easily watch. The young actor here shows that child actors are incredibly capable and can play in a way that gives you goosebumps. (28.02.2016)