Still handsome devil is a lively gay romance, even though it isnt all that romantic. Handsome devil is a film directed by john butler with fionn oshea, nicholas galitzine, andrew scott, moe dunford, year. He is so handsome that women find him to be an instant temptation. So, if youre jaded and religiously avoid feelgood movies that almost make you want to cheer and cry at the same time, this. Equally impressive is the way the film sensitively explores the minefield of sexual identity, and seems to reject the entire notion of labelling. Handsome devil offers a charming, wellacted variation on the comingofage story with a. Starring andrew scott, michael mcelhatton, ardal ohanlon, amy huberman, fionn oshea the plot. Most similar movies to handsome devil the list contains related movies ordered by similarity. The rugby buddy movie that tackles homophobia with a laugh. Find all 9 songs in handsome devil soundtrack, with scene descriptions.
A selfdescribed outsider is sent to a rugbyobsessed boarding school, where he forms an unexpected bond with the star player. Handsome devil hits all the earnest comingofageatboardingschool beats weve seen in the likes of dead poets society, from inspirational. Theres even a scene where a gay teacher at wood hill. Listen to trailer music, ost, original score, and the full list of popular songs in the film. Familiar issues, such as bullying, gender discrimination, and athletics versus academics, are all explored with originality and sensitivity. Handsome devil is a really funny, sweet, heartwarming movie with winning performances, especially from andrew scott, fionn oshea, and nicholas galitzine who is also extraordinary in the movie. Everything you need to know about handsome devil movie. Watch the official trailer for comingofage drama handsome devil, starring fionn oshea, nicholas galitzine, andrew scott, moe dunford. Handsome devil hits many of the high school movie beats youve come to expect, but does them with such charm and energy, you cant resist going along for the ride. Ned, the bullied outsider, and conor, a new boy and star athlete, are forced. Ned and conor are forced to share a bedroom at their boarding school. Ned, the bullied outsider, and conor, a new boy and star athlete, are forced to room together at their cloistered boarding school. And then along comes handsome devil, a heartwarming irish film that falls into the same traps, but.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The film is set at an elite rugbyobsessed all boys boarding school in ireland modelled on castleknock and blackrock, and is seen. The devil part of the expression, when said by a man, can indicate some envy of this guy. Some comic moments, but no surprises, and a twee ending. Parents need to know that handsome devil, an irish film set in a teen boarding school, is an intimate look at being different, standing up for oneself, and developing empathy. The story is programmatic and the indie stylings feel tired but handsome devil is a winning, enjoyable call for individuality. I mean, despite being a gay film, theres no romance in it. Set in a posh irish boarding school, john butlers film focuses on an unlikely friendship between a. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading handsome devil kindle single.
The film stars chris messina, logan marshallgreen, geoffrey arend, bojana novakovic, jenny ohara, and bokeem woodbine. I really wish queer stories were being told in mainstream film but for now i have such a love and appreciation for this sub genre. Our 2017 insideout lgbt film festival coverage continues with the heartwarming prep school dramedy handsome devil. Mtv films likes look of handsome hollywood reporter. Recommendation engine sorted out realistic, humorous, touching and semi serious films with plots about friendship, gay, coming of age, high school, gay teenager, father son relationship and friends mostly in drama, comedy and romance genres. Walaupun berada dalam satu sekolah yang sama, namun mereka berdua tak saling mengenal sama sekali.
Handsome devil ireland15a95mins directed by john butler. Hingga kemudian peraturan sekolah jua yang pada akhirnya mempertemukan mereka berdua. I loved the story because while they grow to like each other, it is more about friendship before a romantic relationship if it. What is the meaning of the expression handsome devil. Mereka berdua adalah pelajar yang terdaftar dalam satu sekolah yang sama. Handsome devil kindle single kindle edition by maysh, jeff. Neds an effete, sensitive musician and conor the star outhalf on the rugby team. Devil is a 2010 american supernatural horror film directed by john erick dowdle. The loner and the star athlete at this rugbymad school form an unlikely friendship until its tested by the authorities. Film handsome devil bercerita tentang dua orang remaja bernama ned dan conor. Handsome devil soundtrack music complete song list. Plot details are being kept under wraps, but the story is described as the devils advocate set at a manhattan prep school.
The pair, along with butlers writing, make handsome devil jaunty, jocular fun. The film revolves around a complete delight as gawky, 16 yearold ned fionn oshea, a bright, artistic lad who faces his own hell on earth when he is sent to an allboys irish boarding school where rugby is everything. Handsome devil is a 2016 irish coming of age comedydrama written and directed by john butler. From john carneys latest sensation sing street 2016 to simon fitzmaurices underrated debut my name is emily 2015, irish cinema continues to offer inspirational coming of age stories over the past couple of years. Neds desire for conor, and disappointment that he cant fulfill this desire should be made clearer. One of our most anticipated films of 2016 is the stag director john butlers newest comedy drama, handsome devil, which takes place in a privileged boys boarding school in ireland in handsome devil, two very different boys are forced to share a room together at their rugbymad boarding school.
Nicholas galitzine and fionn oshea in handsome devil. Two very different irish high school outsiders learn to be true to themselves in john butlers comingofage story handsome devil. The plot beats and themes in handsome devil are fairly standard, keeping very much consistent with the genre of coming of age secondary school tales. The first time scott and butler worked together was in butlers 20 debut film, the stag, which focused on that most arcane heterosexual. Handsome devil tells the story of two boys in a rugbyobsessed boarding school bullied outsider ned finn oshea and macho athlete conor nicholas galitzine. The screenplay by brian nelson was from a story by m. Conor is drafted into the senior rugby team, whose actions dominate school life and whose privilege and entitlement have made neds life to date at the school a misery. Its really refreshing to see a story about two boys that are gay and the plot isnt revolved around them hooking up and. It may be just a coincidence but it could also be a more or less subconscious way for both established. I was on wattpad a lot as a teenager so reading and knowing what this film was about, i knew i read this plot a ton.