"Honey Boy" is an honest, intense, bold, and powerful look at actor Shia Labeouf's problems which developed because of his abusive father, who was also his manager. Although Shia has given the name Otis to the movie's central character, there are more than enough clues and hints (given by him also as the movie's storywriter) to confirm the fact that it is Shia's story that is being portrayed in "Honey Boy".
There is even a scene where the main character is seen by viewers on the sets of an action movie, a movie that clearly parallels the Transformers movie (s). In "Honey Boy", Shia himself plays the role of his own abusive father. Perhaps, bringing out his story in front of everyone will help him to fully heal, and move on and move ahead in his personal and professional life. Shia is definitely still very much capable of doing further memorable and brilliant roles as an actor. I hope all producers and directors realize this fact about him. Meanwhile, I encourage everyone to go and watch "Honey Boy" ; the reason is simple - it is a hard-hitting, realistic story and has powerful performances by Shia, Jupe, and all the other actors involved.
There is even a scene where the main character is seen by viewers on the sets of an action movie, a movie that clearly parallels the Transformers movie (s). In "Honey Boy", Shia himself plays the role of his own abusive father. Perhaps, bringing out his story in front of everyone will help him to fully heal, and move on and move ahead in his personal and professional life. Shia is definitely still very much capable of doing further memorable and brilliant roles as an actor. I hope all producers and directors realize this fact about him. Meanwhile, I encourage everyone to go and watch "Honey Boy" ; the reason is simple - it is a hard-hitting, realistic story and has powerful performances by Shia, Jupe, and all the other actors involved.