Boys on the Side (1995)

Before I saw a trailer for this, I thought the title a little odd. From the start it was a little odd but after 15 minutes it really gets going! Whoppi Goldberg is phenomenal in her part as a lounge singer wanting to get out of NYC. She joins the unbelieveably amazing Mary-Louise Parker and the effervescent Drew Barrymore! It seems at first they don't have anything in common but as they drive across the US they form an amazing bond. Once they have to stop in Arizona the film slows a little but the acting stays top notch. Add in Anita Gillete, Estelle Parsons and Matthew McConaghy for a delightful mix of just as fantastic acting. Some have compared this to Thelma and Louise but after fleeing a death, the similarity ends. It is a film on its own merits with a fantastic script, great acting and superb directing make this, in my opinion, a film to like and enjoy! If you haven't seen it, get your hands on it. I guarantee you will like it!

Start with the cast - wonderful. From Whoopi Goldberg, Mary Louise Parker, Drew Barrymore - that's just for starters - a solid cast. Each one holds her own and rounds out the character with humor, sensitivity and a truthfulness. The script - good solid script - the director - Herbert Ross - he knew how to tell a story. And don't forget the soundtrack - love the music!Add to that one of the first scripts that looked at AIDS from the eyes of women. Not just a straight woman, but also a gay woman. How the characters both men and women deal with the issue, which is usually for Hollywood and the motion picture world, a male issue (the only other film I can immediately refer to as an AIDS film relating to women is the HBO film GIA).I highly recommend the film for all audiences - including teenagers. It deals with many delicate issues with great warmth, love, trust, humor and truthfulness.Thank you for this little gem!

first of all let me say that this movie in no means should be compared to Thelma and Louise...they are two totally different movies, both good but very different.....boys on the side has great acting, a great soundtrack, an interesting story line and even though it may not be a "guys" movie i think that anyone can enjoy this movie.....whoopie Goldberg is as superb as ever and even though i wasn't a fan of Mary Louise parker before i saw this movie i definitely am now.....even though the drew Barrymore character is a bit over the top she plays it so well we can forgive her! all in all the whole ensemble works well and i think it will be a classic!

This film has every thing. Its so funny you'll be curling up with laughter and it has scenes that will have you finishing off the box of tissues next to you.Its a film that any one,can fall in love with and they really will. It reminds you of love and friendship and how you can get through any thing with the right friends who love you. It follows 3 lady's Whoopi Goldberg,Drew Barrymore and Marry-louise Parker who set out for a better new life. On the way they discover thing about each other and form a bond that can never be broken. Whoopi Goldberg plays an amazing part in this film she warms your heart by making you laugh and then making you cry. She's an amazing actress who deserves to be recognised much much more. All 3 of them play an amazing role in this film and i recommend it to every one and any one.This is a roller coaster of a film. Donald Matheson.