Everyone should see The Boys are Back at least once. Inspired by a true story, the film illustrates the emotional difficulties a family goes through after an unfortunate loss and emphasizes the trials and tribulations of a single father. You will shed tears, laugh and feel a strong connection to this empowering movie.

Living an Australian dream life, Joe (Clive Owen) and Katie (Laura Fraser) have a very lovingly upbeat relationship and an adorably innocent and active son, Artie (Nicholas McAnulty). Unfortunately, Joe tragically and unexpectedly loses his wife to cancer and is forced to raise his son on his own. The difficult reality sets in when he is challenged to struggle through Katie’s motherly, woman of the house roles.

Truly an unexpected tragedy, their household becomes frantically untidy, Artie is forced to yank outfits directly off of the clothesline, Joe falls behind in work and daily emotional breakdowns ensue.

Scattered in magnet letters on the fridge, “Just Say Yes” is the liberal life motto of the household. Joe has very few restrictions and encourages a unique lifestyle of water balloon throwing in the house, cannonballs in jacuzzi bathtubs, and daringly riding on the windshield of a car.

Another unforeseen life change occurs when Harry (George MacKay), Joe‘s teenage son from a former relationship, comes to live with Joe and Artie. An awkward start to the relationship ends up as a strong male bonding experience.

The Boys are Back exemplifies the importance of family and not giving up, even when times seem ridiculously impossible to navigate. The single father focus was truly an interesting, captivating and inspiring notion. It is a heartfelt story that makes you think about the important relationships in your own life.

The Sigur Ros soundtrack softly flows with the breathtakingly beautiful Australian scenery. Everyone will be left desiring a trip to the kangaroo hopping country.

The film is great for both men and women; you might even see your significant other shed a couple tears. So, you can be a risk taker and cry in the theater or wait for the dvd and blubber in your own home.