Delivers a nuanced performance as an anguished teenager trapped between his desire for a future and his need to protect his younger brothers from their father.
Despite its compelling setup, the screenplay by Michael Boston has been criticized for insufficient character development and a "muddled" final act that leaves several loose threads. Little Boy Blue(1997)
“Ryan Phillippe is such an underrated actor; he delivers one of his best performances, and he was still at the beginning of his career.” Letterboxd · 5 months ago Delivers a nuanced performance as an anguished teenager