Wild Boys 2023: A coming-of-age adventure that follows a group of teenage boys as they embark on a life-changing journey through the wilderness, testing the bonds of friendship and discovering their true selves.
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Wild Boys (2023), directed by Morten Forland, is a charming, low-budget indie comedy that captures the nostalgic spirit of '80s and '90s adventure flicks like The Goonies. Kate Frampton Davis shines as Kate, a reclusive gamer pushed out of her comfort zone by her late father’s will, which tasks her with a treasure hunt to save her home. Her journey through the stunning Springville, CA, wilderness introduces her to two feral, loincloth-clad ‘wild boys’ (Vincent Catalina and Jordan Laemmlen), whose oddball chemistry and improvised humor steal the show. The film’s 80s-inspired score and vibrant cinematography elevate its small-scale production, while quirky characters like Drunk Dan (Patrick J. Andersen) and a paranoid ICE agent (Vince Major) add absurd laughs. Though the dialogue can feel clunky and the editing occasionally disrupts the pace, its heartfelt message about embracing differences and facing fears resonates. Perfect for a lighthearted family movie night, Wild Boys is a delightful, unpretentious gem that celebrates weirdness and connection.
Wild Boys (2023), directed by Morten Forland, is a charming, low-budget indie comedy that captures the nostalgic spirit of '80s and '90s adventure flicks like The Goonies. Kate Frampton Davis shines as Kate, a reclusive gamer pushed out of her comfort zone by her late father’s will, which tasks her with a treasure hunt to save her home. Her journey through the stunning Springville, CA, wilderness introduces her to two feral, loincloth-clad ‘wild boys’ (Vincent Catalina and Jordan Laemmlen), whose oddball chemistry and improvised humor steal the show. The film’s 80s-inspired score and vibrant cinematography elevate its small-scale production, while quirky characters like Drunk Dan (Patrick J. Andersen) and a paranoid ICE agent (Vince Major) add absurd laughs. Though the dialogue can feel clunky and the editing occasionally disrupts the pace, its heartfelt message about embracing differences and facing fears resonates. Perfect for a lighthearted family movie night, Wild Boys is a delightful, unpretentious gem that celebrates weirdness and connection.