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The Only Living Boy in New York
2017 89 min United States of America R 16+
★5.7
Drama
Director: Marc Webb
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Description
When a young man learns that his overbearing father is having an affair, he tries to stop it, only to be seduced by the older woman as well.
US Gross:
$624,332
Worldwide:
$2.6M
Starring
Callum Turner
Actor
Kate Beckinsale
Actor
Pierce Brosnan
Actor
Awards
1 win total
Key opinion
The Only Living Boy in New York is a quiet, character-driven melodrama that excels in its atmospheric depiction of Manhattan and strong performances from a veteran cast. While some viewers appreciate its intimate, dialogue-heavy approach, others find the script simplistic or the pacing too lethargic for a standard drama.
| Acting | The supporting cast, particularly Jeff Bridges, Kate Beckinsale, and Pierce Brosnan, deliver strong, charismatic performances that anchor the film. | |
| Production | New York City is captured with an elegant, detailed aesthetic that effectively functions as a central character in the film. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is characterized by sophisticated, eloquent dialogue that creates compelling intellectual and emotional exchanges. | |
| Acting | The protagonist's portrayal by Callum Turner is divisive, with some critics viewing him as a capable lead and others finding his performance miscast or inferior to his peers. | |
| Pacing | The film's deliberate, unhurried tempo is praised by those seeking a thoughtful, low-stakes drama, but criticized by others as boring or lacking necessary momentum. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the narrative quality are split; some find the story a poignant, realistic look at identity, while others dismiss the plot as overly simplistic or lacking in substance. |