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The Boys poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 71.5 / 100
1998·Crime / Drama·1h 26m

THE BOYS

“Little we know or imagine can prepare us for the fierce and punishing impact of The Boys.”

Brett Sprague is a violent and psychopathic man, who is released on parole after serving a sentence for assault. As he returns to his family house and we watch him and his brothers, Stevie and Glenn, for the next 24 hours, it becomes clear this day will not end well.

Above the Line
Rowan Woods·DirectorStephen Sewell·ScreenplayGordon Graham·Theatre PlayTristan Milani·Director of PhotographyNick Meyers·Editor
Cast
David Wenham·Brett SpragueToni Collette·MichelleLynette Curran·Sandra SpragueJohn Polson·Glenn SpragueAnthony Hayes·Stevie SpragueJeanette Cronin·JackieAnna Lise Phillips·NolaPete Smith·GeorgeSal Sharah·NickLawrence Woodward·Jailer
Full Crew
(19 credits)
Directing· 3
Rowan Woods·DirectorEmma Schofield·First Assistant DirectorDeborah Antoniou·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Stephen Sewell·ScreenplayGordon Graham·Theatre Play
Camera· 1
Tristan Milani·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Nick Meyers·Editor
Art & Design· 4
Luigi Pittorino·Production DesignAnnie Marshall·Costume DesignJan Zeigenbein·Makeup ArtistMargaret Aston·Makeup Artist
Production· 7
Douglas Cummins·Executive ProducerDavid Wenham·ProducerJohn Maynard·ProducerRobert Connolly·ProducerLesley Burgess·CastingSusan Wells·Production ManagerMaurice Burns·Unit Production Manager
Other Departments· 1
Margaret Aston·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
71.5
OF 100
Master Score
6.9
OF 10
IMDb
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Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Boys's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#C6C6C6
#8C8C8C
Mood
Chaotic, Intense, Action Packed
Composition
Layered
Era
2020s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a chaotic scene with multiple characters from 'The Boys' amidst a flurry of red and blue confetti and smoke. Billy Butcher, a man with a bea”

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Key Elements
Red ConfettiBlue ConfettiRed Smoke GrenadeBlue Smoke GrenadeProtest SignsAmerican Flag
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
8/10
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