This feels like Netflix redoing it decently enough, with slick clothes and better catering, because they might as well.

Despite its origins, Mantello's film still feels like another shiny, highly consumable product of what could be called "the Murphyverse".

The Boys in the Band isn't always good, but it's a good time.

Yes, it's a movie that focuses on homosexuality and sexual orientation. However, it never feels exclusive to LGTBQ+ viewers, much on the contrary. It transmits a general message of acceptance and self-worth, something everyone can connect with.