An Expedition into cinematic genius that is the combination of the tragic, yet triumphant story of Brandon Teena (Teena Brandon) and the reservoir of talent that is Hilary Swank: Master of portrayal: Boys Don't Cry.
Quite recently, the Gods decided to smile upon me. They beckoned me worthy of such luminescence. Me? A humble beggar with a remote and Dish. They graced me with their presence and sent me a gift, a beautiful gift. The gift of a good movie. The gift of Boys Don't Cry appearing on HBO.
Brandon Teena (played by Hilary Swank) is a troubled transgender teen, living as a boy in a small town of Falls City in Nebraska. Brandon becomes popular fast among the men and women of this town; the women have never met a man so considerate and sensitive. Brandon's humble and gentlemanly mannerisms catch the fancy of the small town beauty, Lana Tisdel (played by Chloe Sevigny), which leads to a blossoming relationship between the two. Things seem to be going great for Brandon. Accepted with open arms from the people of Falls City, he make friends and finds love among the young drunkards and white trash of Falls City. Everything is right with the world, that is, until word gets out of Brandon's true sex, female.
Watching this movie brought out so many feelings in me. I wanted Brandon to be happy. I wanted Brandon to tell the truth. I wanted Brandon to runaway. I knew in my heart that a small town like that wasn't welcome to diversity or change, nor would they accept Brandon for his true self. An absolutely heartbreaking story. A movie like this was beautiful in the simplicity of the story; meant not to preach about acceptance of others, but more to have courage to be who you are. It's simple, yet cutthroat. Beautiful acting on Chloe Sevigny and Hilary Swank's part.
My respect for Hilary Swank has met gargantuan heights since my eyes set sight upon my TV screen. Considering the fact that before Hilary did this film, she had been looked upon by Hollywood as a symbol of female beauty. With small female roles and even appearing on Beverly Hills 90210 for several episodes, who could blame them? Which is why this movie came as such a shock to Hollywood. Casting sweet and beautiful Hilary Swank to play such a different role, entirely different for Hollywood, that entailed so much out of the actress, served an amazing performance in the movie and changing status for Swank to a serious actress, which entitled her to her first Oscar and lead her to pursue more challenging roles, like Alice Paul in Iron Jawed Angels and Maggie Fitzgerald in Million Dollar Baby. Also considering that Hilary Swank was willing to do the role, which involved serious sexual and violent innuendo, for a mere $3000; a minuscule fraction of what "big shot" actor would get for a role wanting so much from them. Swank has proven herself a true artist and yields the true essence of being an actor. It is about the work that one does, not the money or glamour that it entails, those are merely a perk. God bless you, Hilary Swank.
The Bluest Eyes in Texas are Haunting Me Tonight.
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Quick synopsis of this movie.
Based on a true story,Brandon Teena (played by Hilary Swank) is a troubled transgender teen, living as a boy in a small town of Falls City in Nebraska. Brandon becomes popular fast among the men and women of this town; the women have never met a man so considerate and sensitive. Brandon's humble and gentlemanly mannerisms catch the fancy of the small town beauty, Lana Tisdel (played by Chloe Sevigny), which leads to a blossoming relationship between the two. Things seem to be going great for Brandon. Accepted with open arms from the people of Falls City, he make friends and finds love among the young drunkards and white trash of Falls City. Everything is right with the world, that is, until word gets out of Brandon's true sex, female.
My respect for Hilary Swank has met gargantuan heights since my eyes set sight upon my TV screen. Considering the fact that before Hilary did this film, she had been looked upon by Hollywood as a symbol of female beauty. With small female roles and even appearing on Beverly Hills 90210 for several episodes, who could blame them? Which is why this movie came as such a shock to Hollywood. Casting sweet and beautiful Hilary Swank to play such a different role, entirely different for Hollywood, that entailed so much out of the actress, served an amazing performance in the movie and changing status for Swank to a serious actress, which entitled her to her first Oscar and lead her to pursue more challenging roles, like Alice Paul in Iron Jawed Angels and Maggie Fitzgerald in Million Dollar Baby. Also considering that Hilary Swank was willing to do the role, which involved serious sexual and violent innuendo, for a mere $3000; a minuscule fraction of what "big shot" actor would get for a role wanting so much from them. Swank has proven herself a true artist and yields the true essence of being an actor. It is about the work that one does, not the money or glamour that it entails, those are merely a perk. God bless you, Hilary Swank.
The Bluest Eyes in Texas are Haunting Me Tonight.
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