this lovingly crafted film -- with director Joe Mantello and his marvelous ensemble all reprising their stage roles -- has value even as a highly polished museum piece
strongly acted and effectively staged, "The Boys in the Band" has lost little of its impact in the five decades since its first debut, and is a fitting tribute to its creator Mart Crowley, who died in March
if some of the character subtleties get lost in the drunken shuffle, Mantello's dedicated company honors the communal bonds that have transformed characters from such different backgrounds into a family
"The Boys in the Band" is a charming revival of a landmark gay drama that boasts moving and nuanced turns from its talented ensemble, especially from Jim Parsons and Zachary Quinto