A remarkable movie that merits a place alongside "The Executioner's Song" and "In Cold Blood" as an unforgettable depiction of tragedy in the heartland.
88
USA TodayMike Clark
USA TodayMike Clark
A weeper poised to endure as one of the dominant independent features of the year.
88
San Francisco ExaminerWesley Morris
San Francisco ExaminerWesley Morris
Boys Don't Cry's intensity sneaks up on you like a snake.
83
Portland OregonianShawn Levy
Portland OregonianShawn Levy
A kick to the heart, and Swank is a marvel. Any problems in the storytelling are more than balanced by her wholly committed work.
Swank's nuanced performance is remarkable and it's a powerful film.
70
L.A. WeeklyElla Taylor
L.A. WeeklyElla Taylor
Free of the disclaiming jokey sneer that defaces so much of contemporary neo-noir.
63
Baltimore SunAnn Hornaday
Baltimore SunAnn Hornaday
Too sketchy about her protagonist's interior life, and too fast and loose with the details of this story, to make much of an impact beyond its initial shock.