TELEVISION PRESENTATION

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film review

Beautiful Boy

Conclusion

Brief summary

Awards and nominations

Personal reaction

Critical analysis

index

Introduction

Beautiful Boy

• The film show us the memories of David Sheff and his son Nic, who was trying to get rid of drug addiction.

This film is inspired on the "Beautiful Boy- A Father's Journey Through his Son's Addiction" and "Tweak: Growing Up on Methamphetamines" books.

INTRUDUCTION

• Date: 2007
• Author: Nic Sheff

books

Film

• Date: 26 febuary 2008
• Author: David Sheff

• Date: 7 september 2018
• Directors: Felix Van Groeningen and Luke Davies

INTRODUCTION

Played by Steve Carell

Played by Amy Ryan

Played by Maura Tierney

Played by Timothée Chalament

• Vicki Sheff-Nic's mother

• Karen Barbour- Nic's stepmother

• David Sheff- The father

Characters

• Nic Sheff- The son

INTRODUCTION

An example of a scene in Carolina

The film takes place in Carolina,USA. Theres are also scenes in L.A and in San Francisco.

INTRODUCTION

Who is trying to support him and understand the disease.

The film tells us the impact of addiction both on Nic's life and on his relationship with his family.

"Beautiful Boy" is a drama film based on the memories of David Sheff and his son Nic, who struggles with drug addiction.

BRIEF SUMMARY

made a great casting and sound track choice,and an amazing film.

The directors, Felix Van Groeningen and Luke Davies,

The cinematography is very good and the scenes are very emotional

CRITICAL ANALYSIS

• The film has some repetitive and time-consuming scenes.
• The opening ending.

What I disliked

• I liked the sensitive and emotional story.
• The strong relantionship between father and son.
• The intense acting of the actors.

What I liked

PERSONAL REACTION

• As for the awards won, the film had a smaller number, with around 2 to 3 awards.

• 16 nominations at the main film awards (Golden Globes, BAFTA, SAG, Independent Spirit Awards, etc.

• Of these nominations, Timothée Chalamet stood out, who accumulated the most nominations for his performance.

AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS

If you like an emotional and sentimental story, and a wonderful acting, you should watch this film.

CONCLUSION

Catarina Rodrigues 9ºH nº10

THANKS!