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It distinguishes itself in the manner it weaves the concerns of an actor into that trauma.
How much that pain is truly worth is something the film has far from an easy conclusion about.
Unfortunately, much of the rest ofHoney Boyfeels like a therapy session with an intended audience ofperhapstwo.
LaBeoufs performance channeling his own father feels like an integral part of that therapy.
Its a classic codependent parent relationship, and Otis frequently has to be the adult.
(Yes, there are recreations of both Michael Bay-esque films andEven Stevens-esque shows.)
As an origin story for a young actors warped worldview,Honey Boyis compelling.
And that ultimately sells that emotional work short.
