Owen shines in ‘The Boys Are Back’

Director: Scott Hicks

Cast: Clive Owen, Laura Fraser, Nicholas McAnulty, George Mackay

Cert: 12

Based on a true story, this is a character-driven drama about family values and coping with tragedy, featuring another fine performance from Owen.

Joe (Owen) is a witty and likeable sports writer who loses his wife and has to cope as a single parent to two boys in a world without female influence.

It’s a ramshackle world – untidy house, no structure, no rules – but a world filled with fun and understanding and doing the best they can in difficult circumstances.

It’s another touching, human story with a strong lead in Owen.

Star Rating: 5/5