I'm not sure how or why the concept for this film came about, but I can say it is a vaguely interesting concept poorly executed. For something which could have been a deep and sensitive topic (i.e. coming to terms with a family tragedy caused by one's own hand), a disproportionate amount of scenes are dedicated to close-ups of the characters mugging, pouting and brooding for the camera...which adds nothing to endear us or advance the plot. To be honest, neither does watching a hairy-chested guy take a bath...at least for me. The actress playing "the hot chick"/girlfriend brought nothing to the role, except for more pouting and mugging. We have no clue through the acting, dialogue or script why she feels compelled to coddle and/or remain with someone who appears by all measurements a cowardly loser. Not convincing or well-executed enough to be uplifting.
Review of Boy in a Backpack
