Although it's hard to watch the overt abuse of a teen, overall this film is an excellent portrayal of the book that Tobias Wolff wrote about his experiences as a youth.
The character studies are well done, and I liked that there was a follow-up to each main charcter in the credits. It satisfied my curiosity.
It really helped me to know that in real life, Leonardo di Caprio and Robert de Niro are the best of friends. Years later, Leo publicly giving him heartfelt compliments about him being his his mentor during the making of this film (1993} That was when their friendship began, and it continues today.
The character studies are well done, and I liked that there was a follow-up to each main charcter in the credits. It satisfied my curiosity.
It really helped me to know that in real life, Leonardo di Caprio and Robert de Niro are the best of friends. Years later, Leo publicly giving him heartfelt compliments about him being his his mentor during the making of this film (1993} That was when their friendship began, and it continues today.
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