True Friends

Quite literally put, this was the worst pile of *!@# I have ever seen. What an absoloute joke from start to finish, the sad thing was it was supposed to be serious! I was conned by the cover stating that fans of "Goodfellas" and "Sleepers" would like this, WHY? Cos it was set in NY and thats about it!

If you fancy a laugh get it, the attempts at acting were woeful, the "Cold Turkey" scene was a classic, I personally think my goldfish could have given a more convincing performance!!

I was even duped into a good review by Martin Scorcese (I can only accept and will only accept that this is a different Scorcese to the genius I know of, there's no way he genuinely saw this and then liked it! If he watched it then I bet he would have cringed at how bad an attempt at making a film could get!

Doesn't deserve the rating of 4.1 (last time I looked), anyone that rated this above a 1 then I would love to have a deeper conversation into what if any part of this ridiculous film they feel makes it worth an average rating?

I would also like an explanation from the people that gave this film an award for best movie (WHAT ON EARTH WAS THE SHORT LIST LIKE!!!!!)

Sorry to say it but, pathetic.

Contrived, oversimplistic, relentlessly and unrealistically> cheerful, predictable. Add a little bad language to the worst> ABC after-school special you've ever seen, and you're about> where this film comes in. Rented because the cover said it had> won some prominent independent film award, but this seems to have been an error. We're going to try to get a refund from the video store.

Hey, if you've got a sentimental bone in your body, you will like this movie. I was already to write a bad review, but then I read it was a true story, so I watched the whole thing, and I cried like a baby. Try it. If you've got dry eyes your a sad case. :)

it all rings true, and I grew up there. It was interesting hearing them mention places or neighborhoods that I remembered. Though I never knew anyone like the characters- I grew up there earlier-, it was very realistic,never overplayed or succumbing to sensationalism. written in 3wks. by 2 of the actors,and a true story; A beautiful ode to friendship.

True Friends is a heartwarming coming-of-age movie that beautifully portrays the essence of friendship. Drawing inspiration from various films, it combines elements such as the nostalgic charm of Stand By Me (1986), the enjoyable camaraderie reminiscent of The Sandlot (1993) when they play stick ball with other kids, the theme of drug abuse seen in Less Than Zero (1987), the adventurous spirit of Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) when they skip school to go fishing, and the portrayal of loyalty found in Goodfellas (1990).

My favorite segment of the movie is the opening 30 minutes, back when they were kids. It's profoundly memorable and evokes a strong sense of nostalgia, especially the scenes where they engage in stickball and hang out on the rooftop, affectionately dubbed 'tar beach,' with their friends and other neighborhood kids.

When they grow older, each of the three protagonists faces their own challenges and setbacks. While there's a reminiscent element of Stand By Me, the key difference lies in their unwavering unity; they stick together through thick and thin, refusing to drift apart.

This movie has definitely earned a place in my top 100 favorite films of all time, and I'll definitely recommend it to my friends. I'm puzzled by the negative reception it's received from some viewers. In my opinion, it surpasses some many modern movies and stands out as a rare gem.

However, the fast pacing, editing, and transitions present significant challenges. With smoother pacing and editing, it could have been an even greater movie.