Bad Boy Street
Bad Boy Street

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Bad Boy Street

2012
Movie
80 min
English

Two men embark on an unconventional romance in Todd Verow's sexy Parisian-set drama. Claude finds a young man passed out in the street and, taking pity on him, decides to take him to his apartment to safely sleep. Awakening the next morning, the sexy stranger soon makes a play for his forty-something host, kick-starting a passionate romance. But will the chance meeting develop into more than just lust or will the pair's differences drive them apart? An accomplished, serious and very modern gay romance .

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IMDb4.8/10
Director: Roxanne DuboisGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the gritty underworld of Paris, a seasoned criminal, once respected, finds himself entangled in a dangerous game of loyalty and betrayal. As he navigates treacherous alliances and faces pressure from both the law and rival factions, he must confront his past and fight for his survival. The film explores the dark consequences of a life lived on the wrong side of the law.

Critical Reception

Bad Boy Street received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who found its plot predictable and its characters underdeveloped. While some acknowledged the gritty atmosphere, many felt the film failed to offer a fresh perspective on the crime genre. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many viewers citing a lack of originality as a primary concern.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks originality and relies too heavily on genre clichés.

  • The performances are uninspired, failing to elevate the weak script.

  • Fails to deliver a compelling narrative or memorable characters.

Google audience: Google users have expressed disappointment with 'Bad Boy Street,' with many finding the film to be a derivative and unengaging crime drama. Common criticisms include a predictable storyline, unconvincing acting, and a general lack of excitement.

Fun Fact

The film was Roxanne Dubois's directorial debut, aiming to capture the raw essence of Parisian street crime but ultimately falling short of critical expectations.

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CinemaSerf

Yann de Monterno ("Claude") is walking to his Parisien home one night when he stumbles upon Kevin Miranda ("Brad") drunk in the gutter. He takes him home and puts him to bed. Next morning, his guest awakens in his unfamiliar surroundings; f...