Customer Reviews

Boystown

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

After watching this dvd I want to see more. The story line and the quality of this independant series is excellent. Enjoyed the characters very much. Can acutally relate to one of them. I strongly suggest this dvd to anyone looking for something different. I hope the second episode comes out soon.

Before you buy or rent this you should know that it is NOT a film or a series but rather a pilot for a tv show, which Im assuming never got made. (I could be wrong, but I can find no evidence to the contrary). It is 51 min (6 of which are credits!) Its worth $1.99 for on demand but certainly not $20 to own!!!!
It is VERY low rent. It has a college film project vibe to it and actually has very little to do w/ Boystown at all. The acting is terrible (the semi-sexy landscaper/musician laughs all the time???!!) and includes the worst drag number ive ever seen. All the stereotypes are here, but with little nuance or character depth....so far. You and your gay pals grab a camcorder and reenact your favorite scenes from QAF, it'll be the same thing...probably funner!
And yet, somehow, by the end, you actually want to know more about these people and their lives. Hmmm.

I thought Boystown was entertaining, got several laughs. Alot of memerable lines especially in the party scene. Made me think of Sordid lives, low budget but entertaining. The landscaper can do my yard anytime he wants!

Just saw on IMDB and on facebook they just filmed another episode in high defintion. Hopefully we shall see this on T.V??

I watched this one after I had seen "Devotee" (french independent movie, check out my next review).
There are two things these two share: they last less than 60 minutes and they are low-budgets. And that's it.
In case of "Boystown" everything is way too amatourish. I admit I expected something more elaborated (judging by the cover). Instead, I got a half-baked product.
The story line is so so. Bunch of gay friends and their problems. Lot of cliches. I cannot understand how come anybody could find it interesting and wonderful (vide those two more than positive reviews).
Acting is really nothing here. The gardener, even if I think he was the hottest and he earns the second star for it, then it's not diffucult to notice that he keeps smiling all the time (was he on high while filming???).
The drag performance...One of the worst I have ever seen. And it's one that was supposed to be directed...

To make it even worse, the film is bad edited. The sound has got bad quality, which is disturbing.
If I had to live in such town, I would have moved out within first hour.

A new Gay show. After QAF, I needed something to fill the void...

This episode caught my attention. But the episode is a little raw and needs to be "spiked" up a little. I was slightly disappointed. The characters were briefly introduced and the story line was limited. I gave it 4 stars because even though this episode is raw, I feel it has potential. In my opinion, they have my attention with the plot. But the story line is a little weak. I think they need to introduce the characters more.

Will I get more episodes, most likely. Even though this first episode was weak, I would like to find out what happens....

Its not for the QAF fans though. This show is different. Definitely a work in progress.

LOL..Well I enjoyed Boystown, being from Chicago and we are truly know for what is Boystown. After watching it a couple of times I looked at it as almost like a gay soap opera. The music was great and I purchased the soundtrack which is amazing. Apparantly the asian guy in other review doesnt understand the concept. As with every show you either love it or hate it.I do want to see them step it up for the next episode but Im there.

I saw this last year at the N.C gay and lesbian film festival and loved it. I also was able to meet some of the cast members and spent a couple hours hanging out with Rick,Albertossy and L.K., they were all so gracious and made my experience a very memorable one. I also purchased the soundtrack for the show which is awesome.Hope to see you again this year!