The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys (2002)

*I wrote this review last year for my university's newspaper. Thus, it contains a bit of summary, but nothing that overtly gives any specific plot instances away.*2002's "The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys" endures as one of the greatest and most under- appreciated dramas of all time. The movie is heavily based on the novel of the same title by Chris Fuhrman; it was Fuhrman's only novel before he tragically passed away from cancer at age 31. The film adaptation, set in a 1970s American town, features three of the industry's most gifted young actors: Emile Hirsh, Kieran Culkin and Jena Malone. Hirsh and Culkin star as Francis Doyle and Tim Sullivan, close friends who journey through their maladjusted teen years as students of a strict Catholic nun, played by Jodie Foster. As the boys work on their adventurous and obscene comic book, the film incorporates unique cinematography by bringing the animated scenes to life alongside the basic storyline. Francis' and Tim's adventures demonstrate the teenage mind's ability to arrive at surprisingly deep philosophical conclusions about life's meaning and morality. The film masterfully develops these characters and shows them dealing with complicated and weighty issues such as perverseness in domestic relationships and premature death. Culkin's funny, heartfelt and insightful portrayal of Tim single-handedly tears down the societal parallel between supposed moral maturity and existential knowledge. The misbehaviors of the teens become entirely understandable and relatable to the honest viewer, for the carefully-crafted characters truly embody essence of humanity. The ability of "The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys" to appeal to the literary mind — the film offers odes to the works of William Blake — while incorporating vigorously entertaining animations which allow hope to endure amidst tragedy marks the drama as unique and undoubtedly worthwhile to those who appreciate good art.

Does any one know where I could find the script for this, the best movie our fried brains have ever processed? I don't really want to say anything more, but to submit my comment I have to write 10 lines or more. I need this script to perform it at my college. I study Producing, Directing and Script Writing at AFDA, African Film and Drama Association. For my Directing class I had to select any script, and I chose to do this one. I want to do the scene where Francis talks about the fish. Do you think that fish actually exists? I need this script urgently, but can't find a website that has it. This movie is one of the reasons I study film, and I have to return the favor by introducing other people to it. *Sash*

but I didn't like the animation thrown in for no reason. It is about a group of rebellous Catholic school boys, who play pranks and create a comic book where the villain is a nun at their school. I guess the main plot points involve one of the boys getting a girlfriend and the group attempts to kidnap a cougar for some reason. That I never got because I never understood what they were going to do with the cougar. And the most reckless of the bunch gets what's coming to him concerning the cougar.Jodie Foster is basically a cameo because her character doesn't do much. I guess she agreed to play the part to bring publicity to the film since it had such a small budget.FINAL VERDICT: It was decent. If you like independent films, check it out, but don't expect a lot of action or flashiness.

K, i don't know what's with you guys - But i loved that movie! iv'e seen many movie in my life and i can honestly say that this was one of my favourite ! that's one of the movies that you can't predict the end. The end was so strong, and it sure leaves you with some feelings. I really would recommend this movie coz' it sure is one of the best but not anyone would like it - just the one's that have the ability to focus in the movie itself !!But its really a great movie!! my favourite one !!!:] loveMe