The Movie Slut almost skipped this flick. Who wants to watch an abusive, alcoholic father inflicting damage to his son? But, well, the Movie Slut is the Movie Slut and it was $5.50 Tuesday. Now she's sure glad she went.
Honey Boy is the story of actor Shia LaBoeuf, who lived with his father in a fleabag hotel as his career as a child actor took off. LaBoeuf plays his father and wrote the screenplay, a beautifully restrained and poignant account of his struggles, as well as those of his father.
The movie spans about six year, with Noah Jupe as 12-year-old Shia, and Lucas Hedges as the 18-year-old, who winds up in rehab after one too many DUIs.
Honey Boy just might be the best movie you didn't want to see.
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