Beautiful Boy (2018)

Strong performances and emotional nuance make the film a devastating, empathetic character study, despite a shaky and repetitive structure. The review especially praises Chalamet’s volatile, vulnerable performance and the film’s refusal to offer easy answers.

The review describes the film as an emotionally pummeling drama. It praises Timothée Chalamet’s performance as cementing his standing as a major talent.

Jolin finds the film an impressively intimate and affecting family drama, though its portrayal of the women in the family feels underwritten. He especially praises Timothée Chalamet’s painfully convincing performance as Nic.

Turan finds the film worth seeing despite familiar and sometimes dramatically unsatisfying elements. He singles out Timothée Chalamet’s extraordinary, authentic performance as its chief strength.

Goh finds the film faltering as a narrative but succeeding as a character study of a father and son. She singles out Timothée Chalamet’s nuanced, standout performance as Nic for praise.

Gleiberman finds the film authentic and compelling, though staid and emotionally restrained. He praises Chalamet’s transformative performance and the film’s tender, truthful portrayal of addiction’s effects on families.

The accessible page does not reveal the critic’s verdict. Its standfirst identifies Steve Carell and Timothée Chalamet as stars but does not single out a performance or other aspect for praise or complaint.

The critic finds the film flawed but raw and haunting, with its repeated relapse cycle eventually becoming predictable. Chalamet’s performance is singled out for its effortless range and emotional force.

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Uhlich finds the film emotionally affecting but weighed down by schmaltz. He praises the father-son dynamic while criticizing the overly on-the-nose musical choices.

O'Sullivan finds the film fantastically enjoyable, though she suspects it presents the Sheff family too favorably. She praises Chalamet's convincing portrayal of Nic's self-disgust.

Staunton finds the drama sobering and heartfelt, while praising its restraint. He singles out the loving, occasionally fractious father-son relationship as the film’s emotional strength.

Edelstein finds the film uneven and overly earnest, though it ultimately takes hold. He singles out Timothée Chalamet’s nuanced, compelling performance as its triumph.

McCarthy finds the film narrow-minded and emotionally unconvincing, despite its strong performers. He singles out the end-credits monologue by Nic as the picture’s best moment.

The review finds the film profoundly moving, despite some concerns about how it addresses wealth and privilege. It particularly praises Steve Carell and Timothée Chalamet’s empathetic performances and connection.

Hammond finds the film moving and effective as a family drama, while noting that its structure is challenging. He especially praises Timothée Chalamet’s heartbreaking performance and the film’s evocative use of music.

The critic finds the film moving overall, especially in its portrayal of addiction’s effects on a father and son. They praise Carell and Chalamet’s performances but fault the film for sidelining the women in the story.

Goldberg finds the film emotionally honest and essential, though its repeated relapse-and-recovery cycle drains its momentum. He praises the performances by Steve Carell and Timothée Chalamet for making the father and son feel human rather than simplified figures.

The critic finds the film an undeniably wrenching but sometimes overlong exploration of addiction. Chalamet and Carell’s performances are singled out for praise, alongside the effective use of music.

The review finds the film honest but too glossy and generic to fully convey addiction’s devastation. It praises Steve Carell and Timothée Chalamet’s performances, while faulting the shallow characterization and distracting shifts in time.

Worthington finds the film emotionally shallow and formulaic, despite its appeal as an actors’ showcase. He praises Carell and Chalamet’s performances, especially their compelling scenes together.

Geraghty finds the film timely and essential but ultimately underwhelming. She praises Chalamet’s performance while criticizing the awkward structure and overbearing soundtrack.

The review finds the film’s tension limp and its portrayal of the family’s struggle frustratingly weak. It praises Steve Carell and Timothée Chalamet, whose performances benefit from a screenplay that avoids melodrama.