The Death and Life of John F. Donovan

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John C @RT44271812 Jun 21, 2026 This film rocked me to my core. Not only was the acting phenomenal, which is rare to see with an all star cast, but the plot had a certain level of complexity and depth that most who are not a part of the LGBTQ+ community could never understand. Perhaps, that's why this film resonated with me. I can relate to John Donovan as it pertains to his internalized homophobia and dealing with addiction as a coping mechanism. This is an age old story that I believe needs to be told more often. At the same time, it's one that inspires hope to be proud of your authentic self. I am glad I watched this in pride month. Very fitting and well done! See more Sergio A @Sergio83 Mar 30, 2025 Despite being a fan of Xavier Dolan, it’s almost painful to see how much emphasis was placed on visual style, wasting the talent of brilliant actors in a storyline that tries to evoke emotion but ultimately makes no sense. Even the music feels pretentious, there are dramatic scenes paired with music that belongs in a comedy. There’s no real connection. See more John B @RT17595747 Jul 14, 2023 I thought it was ok overall as the story started out interesting, but never really seemed to lead anywhere with the characters and by the end of it, I still wasn't really sure who John Donovan was. See more jelisije j @jjosifovic Oct 14, 2022 The life and death of a closet gay book writer celebrity and the young boy who tells his tale of the man who gave him the courage to be himself. See more stewart m @estew Jun 9, 2022 Lots of really good actors trying to make a schmaltzy script work. Cringeworthy at times. See more Nov 16, 2021 The film tried too hard to be profound - and instead was simply boring. See more Read all reviews

The Death and Life of John F. Donovan

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