Boys Don't Cry [Region 2] | ![Boys Don't Cry [Region 2]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51hO4KTeetL._SL500_.jpg)
| Director: Kimberly Peirce
Actors: Hilary Swank, Chloe Sevigny, Peter Sarsgaard, Brendan Sexton Iii, Alicia Goranson
Category: DVD
Buy New: $27.42
Rating:  270 reviews
Sales Rank: 187097
Format: Pal
Languages: Czech (Subtitled), Danish (Subtitled), English (Subtitled), Finnish (Subtitled), Hebrew (Subtitled), Hungarian (Subtitled), Icelandic (Subtitled), Norwegian (Subtitled), Polish (Subtitled), Portuguese (Subtitled), Swedish (Subtitled), English (Original Language)
Rating: NC-17
Region: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Running Time: 118 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5039036008426
ASIN: B00005UWNB
Theatrical Release Date: April 5, 2000
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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When Brandon Teena, a young man with an infectious, aw-shucks grin and an angelic face that's all angles, wanders into Falls City, Nebraska, he takes to the town like it's a second skin. In little time he's fallen in with a gang of goofy if temperamental redneck boys, found himself a girlfriend, and befriended enough people to form something of a small family. In fact, it's the best time Brandon's ever had. However, there are shadows looming over Brandon's life: a court date for grand theft auto, a checkered criminal record, and a seemingly innocuous speeding ticket that could prove to be his undoing. Why? Because as it turns out, Brandon Teena is actually Teena Brandon, a woman masquerading as a man. This fascinating story was based on real-life events (as documented in The Brandon Teena Story) that occurred in 1993 and ended in tragedy: Brandon's rape and murder by two of his supposed friends. Despite this horrible outcome, however, in the hands of director Kimberly Peirce (who cowrote the unfettered screenplay with Andy Bienen), Brandon's story becomes not oppressive or preachy, but rather oddly and touchingly transcendent, anchored by Hilary Swank's phenomenal, unsentimental performance. Swank inhabits Brandon's contradictions and passions with a natural vitality most actresses would refuse to give themselves over to. Brandon's deception is doomed from the start, but Swank's enthusiasm is infectious, and when Brandon starts romancing the sloe-eyed Lana (a pitch-perfect Chloe Sevigny), he finds a soul mate who wants to transcend boundaries and fated identities as much as he does. The last part of the film, when Brandon's true identity is discovered, is truly painful to watch, but in between the agony there are touching moments of sweetness between Brandon and Lana, who wrestles with the truth of who Brandon actually is. You'll come away from Boys Don't Cry with affection and respect for Brandon, not pity. --Mark Englehart
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 "Hilary Swank Is Outstanding" June 12, 2009
Terry Richard (Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada)
"Boys Don't Cry" tells the true tale of Brandon Teena, a girl suffering from sexual identification disorder: she was born an actual female, but desires to be a guy through sexual reassignment surgery. The plot follows Brandon as "he" enounters a lot of trailer trash-type individuals, and the story concludes with Brandon being raped by two men who he associated with who learned Brandon was actually a girl. These two men eventually murder Brandon. The film is harrowing, yet truthful and is one of those rare American movies that shows the hatred against those that are different or are perceived to be abnormal. The film broke during the time Matthew Sheppherd was murdered, and as a result many were curious to view "Boys Don't Cry". Hilary Swank desevedly received the Oscar in 1999 for Best Actress in a Motion picture. For those who enjoyed "Boys Don't Cry" NBC released "The Matthew Sheppherd Story", so if you happen to come across it on televison viewings I would suggest in watching it: it too is an excellent film about the hatred that gays can be faced with. That film has never been put on DVD yet.
"Boys Don't Cry" was an independent film that found its way into the mainstream through word-of-mouth. It costs over two million to make but grossed over $11,000,000 at the boxoffice. The DVD comes with an excellent commentary by the director of the movie.
Hillary Swank really kills this April 11, 2009
Bradley F. Smith (Miami Beach, FL)
True story in which Hillary Swank absolutely inhabits the mind and body of Brandon Teena, aka, Tina Brandon. You may be a little confused by the gender confusion at first. I was. Cloe Savigny is perfect, too, as the white trash girlfriend with a little drug habit. Some arty moments just add to the overall moody vibe of this tale of dark doom.
Greta! March 12, 2009
Amanda J. White (Louisville, KY)
Excellent condition, and came earlier than expected. Would definaltely order from this seller again. Thanks.
Very good DVD March 5, 2009
Darlene G. Jones (Aberdeen Maryland)
I really like this movie and Hilary Swrak plays her part to the hilt !! She is great in this movie, I enjoy real life movies, and this one will keep you on rhe edge of your seat. But has a really sad ending and I even got mad, guess I get to much into a movie, but it is worth warching !! Not a movie for kids under the age of 16 !!
Important Story, Passionately Told February 27, 2009
Robert D. Shull (Fairfield, OH)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I had no idea what this film was about when I borrowed it from the library, but I was sold by the message that it was "a true story about hope, fear and the courage it takes to be yourself." In this film, I have discovered a story that is powerful, moving and inspirational.
Hillary Swank played the role of Brandon Teena, a transgendered teenager struggling for acceptance, with such gusto that it is little surprise she won the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Lead Role. Her portrayal of Brandon was believable and seemed to me to be on-target. Swank is aided by a phenomenal cast whose performance bring to life the many complicated emotions in this story.
The story itself is important. Transgendered individuals and the transgender experience are underrepresented in our cultural literacy. Along with films, such as TransAmerica, Boys Don't Cry puts a human face on transgender issues and gender dysphoria.
This is a compelling story passionately told and should be seen at least once.
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