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Summary: DeNiro is fantastic and little Leo is good too!
Review: "This Boy's Life" is based on the memoir of author Tobias Wolff. It is about a young teenage boy, Toby, and his recently divorced mother(Barkin) trying to find a new life for themselves in the Pacific Northwest of the 1950's. They bounce around from town to town, never putting down any roots, and Toby becomes more and more delinquent and uncontrollable. His mother, desperate for some security in her life and a controlling influence on Toby's life, marries a mechanic from the dreary town of Concrete by the name of Dwight (DiNiro). Dwight is a phony, bullying, louse and Toby recognizes it right off. The main part of the film chronicles Dwight's physical and mental abuse of Toby and Toby's dreams of escaping Concrete and Dwight. This film was DOA in theaters when it premiered back in 1993. It was, however, fairly well-received by critics who especially took note of the performance of young newcomer Leonardo DiCaprio as Toby. I have even read a few critics state that DiCaprio upstaged DiNiro at every turn. That is laughable. Although DiCaprio is very good, DiNiro is fantastic. Dwight is one of his most memorable characters. At one moment Dwight can be all phony smiles and charm and the very next he is a dorky, but just as menacing, version of DiNiro's character from "Goodfellas"- Jimmy Conway. DiNiro's Dwight has a host of extremely memorable and sometimes highly amusing scenes: the Navy trick, the car ride, the candy hog, the Edsel, and, of course, Robert DiNiro in a Boy Scout's uniform.
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Summary: This Boy's Life...
Review: This movie is really wonderful! The 18 years-old Leonardo DiCaprio showed that he was able to work with great actors such as Robert De Niro and Ellen Barkin. The movie is really great and shows the reality of a confused but sucessful boy, Toby Wolff. Great!
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Summary: Really Good
Review: I felt this film was excellent. De Niro stoled the show at times, kind of like Crispin Glover in "River's Edge." There are about 500 damn good quotes in this movie, "Well, I say you can call me anything you want, just as long as you don't call me late for Supper." "you'd belly ache if the god damn school was in yur god damn backyard." Just excellent.
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Summary: A very interesting story
Review: This story was a great story based on the life of a boy with a very terrible stepfather. It shows people how someone could live if they had a step-parent they don't like. It shows how the boy deals with all the violence and hatred on a day to day basis. Overall I think this is a good movie to watch.
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Summary: Leo is simply wonderful!
Review: This is a very realistic and entertaining movie. This film is Leonardo DiCaprio's breakthrough film. He is nothing short of excellent! The acting is good by everyone involved in this film. Anybody that has ever said that Leo "can't act" needs to watch this film. Leo is a great actor. Even as a child his talent shines through. Bravo Leonardo DiCaprio for being the great actor that you are!
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Summary: Leonardo DiCaprio's perfomance is breathtaking!
Review: I remember seeing this years ago, not knowing who Leonardo DiCaprio was, and thinking...wow...this is impressive stuff. This movie is incredibly touching and believable. Ellen Barkin and Robert DeNiro give outstanding performances and, of course, DiCaprio's something to behold. If you ever see one movie in your life, see this one.
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Summary: a remarkable achievement
Review: This is a truly great film. THE acting is great but the best performance is given by DE Niro. I recommend this film to drama fans who want a character driven,emotional plot.
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Summary: Very Real
Review: I remember I first saw this movie when I was 13. I thanked God after that my dad wasn't like that. It was scary to me. Great performances all around.
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Summary: An amazing piece of work
Review: This movie was so well made. The acting was great. Especially by Di Nero and Barkin who did awesome. Even leo, who I hate, gave a good performance.
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Summary: really good movie
Review: i liked this movie a lot and reccommend it to anyone and everyone
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