The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys
Summary:
The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys brings Chris Fuhrman's well-received, posthumously published teen novel to the screen. Set in the 1970s, the film concerns two rebellious Catholic schoolboys -- bashful, pensive Francis (Emile Hirsch) and whip-smart, impulsive Tim (Kieran Culkin) -- who spend their free time pulling elaborate pranks and creating a comic book featuring t... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Kieran Culkin - (Tim Sullivan)
Jena Malone - (Margie Flynn)
Emile Hirsch - (Francis Doyle)
Vincent D'Onofrio - (Father Casey)
Jodie Foster - (Sister Assumpta)
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Review:
The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys throws together live action and animation, lighthearted teen romance and serious family trauma, and raucous comedy and heavy, melodramatic tragedy. It's an intriguing mixture that doesn't quite gel. The film is at its best when it focuses on the simple joys of teens hanging out. In showing the four altar b... Continue >>
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