The story of a college kid hooked on drugs as told by a director who’s addicted to closeups. (He has a macro lens on his back.) As the lad’s dad, Steve Carell is aiming at the rafters (and an Oscar), while his young supporting player — and last year’s Academy darling, Timothee Chalamet — adds depth to his characterization by wisely playing Nic as an addictive personality trying to act “normal” around his family so that they will continue to enable him. He’s a winsome lad, a chatty good-natured kid who could talk his AA sponsor into joining him for a couple of cocktails after the meeting. Like any good TV movie, as presented, Nic’s swearing off meth is no worse than kicking a two-pack-a-day cigarette habit. Those looking for a feel-good message will discover that, other than a pair of actors hucking for an award, nothing about this Boy is even remotely inspiring. (2018) — Scott Marks
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