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There's a moment early on in The Boy where you're either going to think it's the dumbest movie you've ever seen or completely brilliant. I err on the side of the latter, loving the audaciousness that demands that you believe that a porcelain doll could be alive. Director William Brent Bell brings you along for a great ride, keeping you wondering until the end who is really crazy here.Greta Evans (Lauren Cohan, Maggie from TV's The Walking Dead) has come to the UK from Montana to work for an elderly couple named the Heelshires. Thinking she'll be watching over a child in her role as a nanny, Greta is shocked that her charge is really a porcelain boy named Brahms.This is the point where you might want to give up on this film. I urge you to stick with it, as it gets really good from here on out.It turns out that Brahms has rejected many sitters, so Mr. and Mrs. Heelshire closes the doors to a room and begin speaking to him, asking if he approves of Greta. Now comes the time when they must instruct her on all the rules of caring for their child, which include always reading to Brahms in a loud and clear voice, playing his music loudly and always putting his food in the fridge if he doesn't finish it. Also: remember to keep setting and changing the rat traps outside so they don't get into the walls of the estate.Of course, Greta ignores these rules and does her own thing. While on the phone with her sister, she learns that her abusive ex - who she left the country to escape - has been looking for her. She also falls for Malcolm (Rupert Evans, who was on Charmed and is now on The Man In the High Castle), a grocery deliveryman.That's how she learns that when the real Brahms was eight - twenty years ago - he died in a fire. The real boy was also incredibly odd, which seems to be why strange things happen in the house: locked doors, stolen clothes and strange noises like the crying of a child. Even more frightening is that the doll is able to move between rooms on its own.Greta comes to believe that the spirit of the dead child is inside the doll, so she begins to take the rules seriously. This freaks out Malcolm, who relates a story that Brahms may have killed a young girl, but before the police could get involved, he died in the house fire. He warns her not to stay in the house, but she reveals that she had a miscarriage when her ex beat her, so she feels that caring for Brahms is her chance to atone.Do you think this film is crazy yet? It gets even more bonkers, because the Heelshires - happy that they've finally found someone worthy of their son - write a goodbye letter before drowning themselves.Of course, her ex-lover finds her and smashes the doll. But that only means that this film unlocks the next level of insanity because Brahms has been alive all along, living inside the walls, his ruined face covered with a mask that resembles the doll. The letter from his parents reveals that Greta is to be his mate. Can she escape? Will anyone survive? And how the hell are they going to top this in the sequel?Originally called In a Dark Place and starring Jane Levy (Evil Dead and Don't Breathe) before the switch to the title of The Boy and recasting the lead.I recommend this one, as long as you keep an open mind and accept that its ridiculous premise will lead to some major scares later.

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Reviewed by nitzanhavoc 7 / 10

Not what you might think it to be - for better or for worse.

It is somewhat difficult for me to explain my viewing experience of this film, and in no way do I mean to sound condescending of uppity, so kindly bear with me... Usually, after years of "experience" with a certain hobby, one is able to differentiate objective criticism from lack of personal satisfaction. For me, The Boy is a perfect example, so I'll make sure to separate my personal opinions from what I perceive to be the makings of a fine Horror film.I've always been a big fan of the Supernatural sub-genre, with a special liking to films portraying evil dolls (films like Dead Silence or Annabelle, NOT Chucky). After watching the trailer for The Boy several months ago, I've been eagerly anticipating its release. As presented in the teasers, the story is original and well told (hats off to screenwriter Stacey Menear), and the jump-scares (while still cheap) are sufficiently few and well made to add the occasional scare without damaging the experience. Music and cinematography are great, as is the acting (especially supporting actors Jim Norton and Diana Hardcastle as Mr. and Mrs. Hillshire).Now for my problem... the plot twist is smart, surprising and in no way predictable (although some of you might have guessed it from the start, I personally was impressed). It adds a stroke of genius creativity and originality to an otherwise all too known pattern of a film. I just didn't like it... it felt too original, like trying to reinvent the wheel when the wheel works just fine. Objectively - great twist, great ending! In my opinion? A let down.All in all, the eerie sense of suspense and fear is maintained throughout the entire film, and I would definitely recommend it to other "supernatural dolls" fans. However, personally, I couldn't help but feeling it was ultimately a let-down, and I wouldn't watch it again.

Reviewed by BandSAboutMovies 8 / 10

The Boy

2016

Action / Horror / Mystery / Thriller

The Boy

2016

Action / Horror / Mystery / Thriller

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