"Boy Erased" is a film dealing with
gay conversion therapy and stars Lucas Hedge, Nicole Kidman and Russell
Crowe. Based on the real life memoir of writer Garred Conley the film
was written and directed by Joel Edgerton who also plays one of the
"counselors" in the controversial facility. This is not simply a message
film but rather a deep and emotional exploration into the workings of
an Arkansas family and the life style choices its members are forced to
make. Kudos to Ms. Kidman and Mr. Crowe for their fine performances but
the film really belongs to Lucas Hedge who, although subjugated to
supporting roles in "Manchester by the Sea", "Lady Bird" and "3
Billboads in Montana", brings an honest and moving portrayal of a
troubled teen seeking asylum and peace in a world not of his making. I
give the film 3 and 1/2 stars with a reminder that of our 50 states, 34
of them still have not banned this archaic and medieval attempt to
change an individual's sexual preference.
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