BIG BOYS (US, 2023)
2023 | 1h 30min | English
Director: Corey Sherman
Stars: Isaac Krasner, Dora Madison (Dexter, Friday Night Lights), David Johnson III, Taj Cross, Emily Deschanel
Teenager Jamie's unexpected and unspoken crush turns a camping trip into a weekend of discovery. The trip is full of funny, poignant moments, and a little angst, as Jamie starts to come to terms with his desires.
Reviews:
"A touching, big-hearted movie" - Hollywood Reporter
"An achingly brilliant queer coming-of-age classic" - The Guardian
"Outstanding, tender and beautiful" - Cinerama
“Positioned to cross over in a big way” - Variety
"Genuinely funny" - Screen Daily
"A sweet, sexy coming-of-age comedy" - Into
"Sensitive... great comic timing" - Screen Daily
"Delicately observed moments, beautifully played" - Hollywood Reporter
"Memorable… endearing" - Variety
"Love at first campsite... full of laughs and love" - D&C Film
"Sweet and sublime" - Huffington Post
"Delicate, unique and subtly magical" - The Guardian
"Powerful" - But Why Tho?
"Deliciously uncomfortable" - Variety
"Magical" - Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews
"Open hearted, compassionate" - Awards Daily
"Excellent" - Arts Fuse
"Genuine and authentic" - Boys on Film
Festivals / Awards:
BFI Flare Festival 2023 - Official Selection
Palm Springs International Film Festival 2023 - Nominee, Best Film
Outfest Los Angeles 2023 - Winner, Audience Award for Best Film and Grand Jury Prize for Outstanding Performance (Isaac Krasner)
Frameline San Francisco 2023 - Winner, Outstanding First Feature
Newfest NYC 2023 - Winner, Audience Award
Seattle Queer Film Festival 2023 - Winner, Youth Jury Award, Jury Award, and Audience Award
Out South Film Festival 2023 - Winner, Audience Award for Best Film
Film Out San Diego 2023 - Winner, Best Actor (Isaac Krasner)
Long Beach QFilm Festival 2023 - Winner, Outstanding First Feature, Outstanding Performance (Isaac Krasner), and Audience Award
Out on Film Atlanta Queer Film Fest 2023 - Winner, Best Ensemble Award
Pittsburgh LGBT Film Festival - Winner, Best Film, and Audience Award
Boston LGBT Film Festival 2023 - Winner, Audience Award, and Best Lead Actor (Isaac Krasner)