Rent Handsome Devil (2016)
3.7 of 5 from 120 ratings
1h 31min
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- Synopsis:
- Award-winning writer/director John Butler (The Stag) returns with a charming story of the unlikely friendship between two boarding school roommates - music-mad Ned (Fionn O'Shea) and macho rugby player Conor (Nicholas Galitzine). In this funny and observant tale, i the boys take an instant dislike to each other but are/ encouraged by their teacher (Andrew Scott) to find their own voices and defy the status quo.
- Actors:
- Fionn O'Shea, Nicholas Galitzine, Andrew Scott, Moe Dunford, Michael McElhatton, Ruairi O'Connor, Mark Lavery, Jay Duffy, Jamie Hallahan, Amy Huberman, Ardal O'Hanlon, Norma Sheahan, Stephen Hogan, Lauterio Zamparelli, Hugh O'Conor, Mark Doherty, Danny Kehoe, Patrick McDonnell, Cian McCann, Joe Traynor
- Directors:
- John Butler
- Producers:
- Rebecca O'Flanagan, Robert Walpole
- Writers:
- John Butler
- Studio:
- Icon
- Genres:
- Comedy, Drama, Sports & Sport Films
- Countries:
- Ireland
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Reviews (1) of Handsome Devil
It draws you in! - Handsome Devil review by TB
After the first fifteen minutes of this film I was finding the cheesiness, stereotypical high school and almost American-esque path the film was taking, becoming unbearable.
However, as the film started to spread its wings it grew better and better and dragged you in with a fascinating and unlikely relationship forming between, what at the time seemed to be two totally different individuals. This mixed in with a great soundtrack, a voice over to compliment the story being told and a desire to make the viewer feel for the characters and will them on, kept you attached as a viewer.
Yes the cheesiness remained throughout and that, along with some questionable acting (not from Fionn O’Shea) was hit and miss at times but the film did enough to get you involved and made you feel like a cheerleader on the side, who was not just cheering on certain individuals but were also cheering on the team and the final acceptance of those involved.
A worthy watch, without being anything spectacular.
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