It’s difficult to express just how deeply I feel about this film. Even if every word ever spoken could be assembled, they still wouldn't come close to conveying my affection for it. The sheer volume of language available couldn't possibly capture the depth of what I experience when watching it. It means everything to me; my love surpasses even that. Beautiful Boy portrays a deeply moving and authentic account of a…

_**Earnest and heartfelt, but narratively awkward, and emotionally unengaging**_ > _They say suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. The problem with being human isn't really so temporary._ - Nic Sheff; _Tweak: Growing Up on Methamphetamines_ (2008) > _Anyone who has lived through it, or those who are now living through it, knows that caring about an addict is as complex and fraug…

Drawing from two autobiographies—Beautiful Boy and Tweak—Felix Van Groeningen's emotional film depicts the bond between David (Steve Carell) and Nic Sheff (Timothée Chalamet) as they both confront Nic’s battle with drug addiction. There seem to be countless reasons to watch this movie: first, nearly every performer has received an Academy Award nomination (with the exception of Maura Tierney, who boasts a Golden G…