The Boys are Back
Year | 2009 |
Starring | Clive Owen, Emma Booth, George MacKay, Laura Fraser |
Director(s) | Scott Hicks |
Rating | PG-13 |
Genre(s) | Drama |
Runtime | 104 min |
A witty, wisecracking, action-oriented sportswriter named Joe Warr struggles in the wake of his wife’s tragic death, finding himself in a sudden, stultifying state of single parenthood. With turbulent emotions swirling just below the surface, Joe throws himself into the only child-rearing philosophy he thinks has a shot at bringing joy back into their lives: “just say yes.”
Sample Discussion Guide Questions:
What was your reaction to Joe Warr’s form of parenting in the film? Did your acceptance of his technique change over the course of the film? How?
Can you identify with any of Joe’s struggles and difficulties of being a parent? What have been some of your parenting struggles and how have you dealt with them?
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