Boys Life 2
Seen it?1997 | 74 min | Drama, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Tailor-made for romantics and people who like stories about real, flawed people. A trip back to the 1990s. Shelve it next to West Side Story.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Lets scenes breathe, at 1 hr 14 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
Compilation of four short films, "Must Be the Music", "Nunzio's Second Cousin", "Alkali, Iowa", and "The Dadshuttle", of gay interest.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$533K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 8K people sought it out in the past year
More like this
West Side Story
Friday Night FlickAnother critically acclaimed drama.
The Longest Ride Sunday Safe BetAnother drama, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
I Can't Think Straight
Monday Morning MaybeAnother drama. Fair warning: it's a Monday Morning Maybe.
Autumn in New York Monday Morning MaybeAnother drama. Fair warning: it's a Monday Morning Maybe.
Persuasion
Weeknight WatchAnother drama, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by Tom DeCerchio, Mark Christopher, Nickolas Perry, Tom Donaghy
- Milo VentimigliaJason
- Michael SaucedoEric
- Justin UrichKevin
- Vincent D'OnofrioTony Randozza
- Eileen BrennanMrs. Randozza
- Mary Beth HurtJune Gudmanson
- Peter MaloneySenior
- Seth GreenHomophobe 2
- Travis SherDavid