Kill Your Darlings

In 1944, a young Allen Ginsberg enters Columbia University, where he encounters a world of bohemian freedom and a trio of intense, charismatic poets: Jack Kerouac, William S. Burroughs, and David Kammerer. Drawn into their orbit, Ginsberg begins to find his voice as a poet, but his fascination with Kammerer leads to a dark obsession and a shocking act that irrevocably alters the lives of everyone involved.

Kill Your Darlings received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its performances, particularly from Daniel Radcliffe and Dane DeHaan, and its stylish direction. The film was lauded for its depiction of the formative years of the Beat Generation and its exploration of complex relationships, though some found its narrative somewhat conventional.

• Praise for the compelling performances of the lead actors, especially Radcliffe and DeHaan.
• Appreciation for the film's atmospheric portrayal of the literary scene in the 1940s.
• Some criticism for a familiar narrative structure despite the unique subject matter.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's focus on the early lives of iconic Beat poets and the strong performances. Many found the exploration of youthful rebellion and artistic awakening engaging, though some wished for a deeper dive into the literary and philosophical aspects.

Nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival.

Daniel Radcliffe has stated that he took inspiration from his own experiences with public scrutiny from a young age to portray Ginsberg's struggle with identity and self-expression.