Beautiful Boy

My complaints were that some of the music choices just did not fit the scene well, some scenes didn’t make a whole ton of sense and weren’t given enough detail and explanation, and the ending was a little frustrating and not quite what I was hoping for. But there were some absolutely phenomenal scenes scattered throughout the film that were elevated even more by the performances Carell and Chalamet gave, where they did a great job of capturing the relationship between father and son that got me teary eyed. Besides the few flaws it’s overall a solid film and I recommend you watch it.

Beautiful Boy gets performances from Chalamet and Carell that are moving and frustrating. The whole movie is frustrating - but in a way that really highlights the pain of addiction and the hurt it causes families.

I have always considered myself a tough dude. I can’t even remember the last time I shed a tear. I was even starting to think that maybe my tear ducts had dried up or shrunk due to years of inactivity. That was until Beautiful Boy… 3 times… this film made me cry 3 times…

Beautiful Boy deserved way more attention than it got. With almost no promotion and barely any theatrical presence, it quietly delivered two powerhouse performances from Steve Carell and Timothée Chalamet. The film doesn't romanticize addiction: it presents it in all its painful, cyclical, and emotional complexity. Scenes like the infamous “Who are you, Nic?” diner moment hit hard because they’re rooted in real, lived experience. Whether or not you've been affected by addiction or mental illness, the story resonates on a deeply human level. It’s a raw, intimate drama that pulls no punches and it’s time more people saw it.

father, love, pain, family, drugs, guilt, son. a hard but necessary story told in the most beautiful way possible. a hidden gem. a masterpiece. stellar acting and casting. perfect ambiance. astonishing editing and direction. it felt like a perfect summer watch, except that i wasn’t as light or as bright. an experience. a not so perfect, yet visually astonishing vibe through and through. such a perfect movie in so many ways. it truly was everything. everything

I didn't thought I was gonna cry, this is a sad movie, I didn't expect it to be this much of an emotional hit, Timothy chalamet and Steve carell acting are insane, the perfect chemistry in each situation is bold and perfect, the director did a great job, overall I see that movie a very educational, sad, and relatable in some ways, Steve and Timothy did a really top and great job, I am really have nothing bad to say about nothing, I know this is kinda harsh, but words can't describe what I felt/feels about this excellent movie

Going into this movie, I knew the subject matter and how heavy it was, and I have to say the cast handled the topic of addiction masterfully. I was shocked and appalled that it did not have a 100% rating. Steve Carell portrays a parent watching their child descend into addiction with frightening realism. Timothée depicted how drugs can completely alter your life forever, especially at such a young age, tackling the drug epidemic in teenagers. This movie did a brilliant job of showing addiction as a disease and not a choice made by selfish people. I can say without a doubt this is the best performance I’ve seen from both Timothée and Steve. They did both Nic and David Sheff proud. This is one of the best movies on addiction I’ve seen to date, rivaling “The Basketball Diaries.”

Beautiful Boy is a heartbreaking and beautifully acted film that raises awareness about addiction and its effects on families. It is a movie that lingers in your mind, prompting reflection on what love, support, and recovery truly mean.

Absolutely incredible film. Both Steve Carell and Timothee Chalamet are brilliant and work together so well. It is not a light watch but incredibly emotive and a truly beautiful piece of cinema.

Just an amazing move