The Lost Boys (2023)

The Lost Boys (2023). 1h 23m

“The Lost Boysu003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eBasically a French borstal mostly full of Arab boys. We watched the mundanity of their days whilst they awaited release or placement.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThere was an effective u0026quot;rantu0026quot; scene by Joe that indicated a rage born out of disadvantage and ethnic discrimination. This was very much one side of the story as can be expected in this type of movie.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe script was vestigial as best but we had some committed performances.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe subplot themes of dislocation, a budding same sex relationship, identity politics and parental love were touched on. To my mind the u0026quot;gayu0026quot; elements were portrayed with a heterosexual audience in mind and lacked authenticity.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe dominating theme of rehabilitation and release did not play out well as it seemed obvious to me these children were in no way ready for the real world. At the very least they needed trades and apprenticeships.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eAt best this is a 3 outta 10, I was bored at the predictable stereotypes and there was just nothing new here.”