Swank's Oscar-winning portrayal of Brandon has a note of showy martyrdom that seems a bit off-key. Otherwise, her performance is perfect, and perfectly staggering. Her Brandon is an honest imposter, with a solid core of confidence under layers of vulnerability. The gender confusion is all ours.
'DON'T CRY' FOR ME Sevigny and Swank are intimate friends in ''Boys''
Details Movie Rated: R; Genres: Drama, Gay and Lesbian; With: Chloë Sevigny and Hilary Swank
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