The Boys of St. Vincent

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I am speechless and absolutely shaken after I watch this part one of the The Boy's of St Vincent's ministries on Youtube. It does really show you what went on during the 70's where the Catholic Church took control of nearly everything. It was not just Canada this had happened, it happened everywhere during from Ireland to Australia, from the states to the UK, you name it, the Roman Catholic sexual abuse cases happened everywhere! I honestly thought Henry Czerny was absolutely excellent for his role as Father Lavin. He really knows how to act as the original dangerous man you can find in real life out there! He needs an Oscar really badly for that role! I swear, his character made me want to punch the living daylights out of him, I felt sick and angry when he touched Johnny Morina's character Kevin in such an evil sickening horrible pervy way. Seriously I had a bucket beside me in case I was going to vomit, luckily it didn't happen but it was unpleasant. Although it was so addicting that you want to see more what happens and when the little Kevin will tell the cops. Even the priests weren't the same as him, god what lonely miserable lives they must have, well lets hope its kept that way so they can rot away like Father Lavin. You would have a mixture of emotions when watching this film, it is not an easy to watch at all, it's more of an angry film that wants you to shout abuse at the screen or break something out of frustration. The first part really would be better then the second so don't do that at home folks! Its such an excellent sad and angry part one film that I have ever seen. We will then see my review on the sequel:-The Boys of St. Vincent: 15 Years Later.

Its based on actual events that happened here in Canada. I remember the horrific trials on the news. This find this movie deeply disturbing and makes me violently angry. If your hurt a child you need to be in jail forever. The fact it was covered up for generations is angering.

It is strange how these kind of movies come to my attention. Just by coincidence. First "last house on the left" which I saw uncensored and i found as disturbing as this one and now this one "The boys of St. Vincent". I found it difficult to give this film a ten. Why? because you have to raid the movie for it's subject which isn't a very nice one. It shows how very despicable and dangerous religious institutions can be and therefore I take my hat off for the filmmakers and give them this well deserved ten out of ten. It is a fact that this is happening in religious institutions all over the world and not just only in catholic one. But instead of doing something about it when there is clear evidence it is happening, all these institutions still putting all their energy in hushing it up. Also the denial from their followers is something I find very troublesome. Even this movie is influenced by it. Normally the intro of these kind of films always say "this film is based on real events" What is said here? "This is a fictional movie based on real events" Why? why is it necessary to say this by this particular movie? This movie shows it all. That priest are also just human and that it's almost impossible to fight against your own hormones which do make sex one of the first necessities of life and that it's very unhealthy to repress it till it simply bursts out. Not every priest who has molested children has been molested in his own youth. Therefore it is necessary to show this amount of child nudity. I almost threw up and wanted to jump at the TV at the abusive scene of Brother Lavin and Kevin. It makes you feel nauseated and this is exactly what you should feel and makes this movie so impressive. Children become products of the way they are raised and that is brilliantly shown in this movie. For me this movie should be a must see for everybody. Feel the nauseousness, be absolutely disgusted by it. It is necessary to let it sink in that even religious institutions certainly aren't as holy as they are appearing to be

I have the DVD of this movie, and it is not to be ignored. I respond to Nicholas Rhodes form Paris, France, about 2 points: "The sets do appear to be dreary cold and dismal" - That's Canadian winter for you. The accent of Lavin's wife, Chantal: Lise Roy, who played the part, is "Québécoise", or French-Canadian. Newfoundland and Quebec were 2 Canadian provinces where the Roman Catholic Church pretty much dominated social life for several centuries, until recent times. The Church had ample political clout to get its way more often than not. All the posts so far have overlooked the one honorable Brother at St. Vincent: Brother McLaverty. Near the end of Part 1, McLaverty caught Lavin in the act of sodomizing Kevin Reevey, then confronted him as no one else - boy or Brother - dared (see Memorable Quotes). McLaverty had the respect of all the boys, and more than a few doubts about some of his fellow Brothers. He walked out in disgust from a celebration that was becoming too ribald for his liking. Next morning, saying grace at breakfast, he tacked on his own little addendum, and answered Lavin's challenge about it with a noncommittal "Just rambling". McLaverty deserved to become the next Superintendent after Lavin; I was disappointed that he did not - and was not even mentioned in Part 2. Other upstanding characters include: Detective Noseworthy (nothing I can add to what's already been said); Mike Finn, the semi-literate janitor who was fired after taking the beaten Kevin to the doctor; the social worker who was denied access to St. Vincent, although she was responsible for the boys there; and the inquiry commission counsel who asked all the pointed questions.

I just watched this movie again; lost track as to how many times that I've watched it and every time I find it hard because it's a very disturbing movie. It's so sad to see what those little boys go through. No child should have to go through such a horrible, sad and disturbing ordeal. I still can't understand why in todays society that it's still going on all over the world. You would think that people today no matter where they are; would not do such a thing anymore but unfortunately it's still happening and probably will continue to happen forever and ever. It's so sad and I feel really bad for those who go through it and if I could help every child deal with it; I would and give them my support to help them in anyway possible.

This movie is disturbing and hard to watch sometimes, but I suggest every parent who get the chance to see this movie to do it. Who are these sick people anyway? How can anyone do something like this to a little boy? That boy being thrown into the wall, whipped with a belt buckle and carried up the dark stairs is an image I will never forget. The kids give great performances, especially little Morina. Then you have Czerny as the head priest. Talk about perfect casting. A great performance. Will give you chills. If I didn't know any better, I'd say he was a child-molester, playing one so well. WATCH IT.

In my opinion, this is the greatest Canadian film of all time and a true primer on Canadian cinema style. I originally saw this film as a teenager when it premiered on Canadian television in 1992 in two parts, one part on Sunday and one part on Monday. The film should be viewed in this manner, on separate days, to allow the emotions to seep in. Last year, I felt that I was ready to see the film again, and I watched it with my family. The indelible images returned, such as the raging Brother Lavin in the basement towards the end of the second hour. Please see this film.