Honeyboy (2019)
A deeply personal autobiography making you wonder if this is any of your business.
Presentation:
Shia LeBeouf plays his father in his own biographical tale, which honestly feels a bit weird but after watching it, doesn't feel narcissistic at all. It really does feel deeply personal and like a love or hate letter, depending on your interpretation of it. The acting has a no BS approach and details interesting aspects of his troubled life. Shia LeBeouf has had many troubles growing up as a child star. If you've followed the news or watched his interviews, it's really interesting to see where he ended up and where his mind's at and this film bridges those gaps. The script is heartfelt and you empathize with his younger self, perhaps even forgiving him. The film would feel self indulgent expect there is no self promotion and presents the story without much bias allowing you to reach this conclusion for yourself. At it's core is a dysfunctional father son relationship, but you could end up latching onto something more here.
Conclusion:
For those that are unfamiliar with LeBeouf's life, it offers a glimpse into the madness. A love letter, a curse, a redemption, it's not clear what this is but the film doesn't care as it's not trying to influence, just a fleeting whisper in hopes that someone listens.
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