The New Boy
2023, drama
116 minutes
In 1940s Australia, a nameless nine-year-old Aboriginal orphan arrives in the dead of night at a remote monastery overseen by a renegade nun, where his presence disturbs its delicately balanced world.
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7.0
2025-05-29
The New Boy might not be a feel-good summer movie, but there are moments of levity that I didn’t expect. The slow pace can be challenging, and the story certainly challenges our perspectives about themes that are difficult to reconcile with... Read more
6.0
2023-09-09
Writer-director-cinematographer Warwick Thornton skillfully shapes her character by illustrating a poignant clash between religion and culture... Read more
5.0
2025-05-27
Blanchett’s reliably committed performance couldn’t redeem the film, though the evocative score by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis reinforces both the emotional and the unfathomable. Read more
5.0
2024-03-07
I'm willing to believe anything for the running time of a movie if the filmmaker can make it convincing - but Thornton's theatrics never penetrated my layer of skepticism. Read more
4.0
2025-05-22
The New Boy is a slow, beautiful, and contemplative film, but it ultimately lacks substance and a solid script. Read more
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5.0
2024-07-14
The New Boy is een cinematografisch kunstwerkje. Prachtige beelden met veel natuurlijk licht. Jammer genoeg voelt deze film op de inhoud wel leeg aan. Read more
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