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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By Film Fan
Format:DVD
Grant plays, Will, a rich, lazy and irresponsible 38 year old, with little better to occupy his time than a daily dose of Countdown and chasing women. He strikes upon the idea of meeting single-mums, his rational being that they are easy prey and as a result of one of his liaisons, his life becomes complicated by the introduction of Marcus. Marcus, (Nicholas Hoult) is a twelve year old with a lot of problems on his hands, he is bullied and laughed at school, his hippy-ish, vegan mother has tried to kill herself and permanently looks like she is on the verge of doing it again, but his outlook is surprisingly mature. He strikes up a sort of friendship with Will and what entails is a charming tale of how man educates boy, and in turn boy unwittingly educates man.
Much had been made of Hugh Grant's new haircut for the film, gone the floppy fringe and in it's place a new spikier messed up look. Well he may have a new haircut, but he is as likeable as ever, playing something slightly sharper and more complex than the amiable buffoon and delivering an excellent performance. Hoult as Marcus makes an adequate if slightly unspectacular debut, but there is good support from the ever dependable Toni Collette, Victoria Smurfitt and Rachel Weisz. The Badly Drawn Boy soundtrack is excellent even if towards the end the songs begin to sound a little over-familiar.
Overall, I think Hornby can be pleased that his book has been reasonably faithfully interpreted. A few minor changes have occurred (from what I can remember of the book) but as a film by itself, this is a frequently amusing, interesting, bitter sweet drama that is perfect for a night in with the girlfriend.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
What a great film its a film that sets all your emotions going. It has just about everything laughter, romance, sadness and Hugh Grant - he just keeps getting better.
A fantastic cast and a great soundtrack of Badly Drawn Boy.
A definate film to buy and to watch again and again..
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Having heard about how good this film was supposed to be, i decided to give it a shot. And i will say that i was not disappointed in the least. Although i have never been a fan of these type of films that make your eyes fill up, i found it really entertaining and several viewings later, i still had not got board, which is very rare for a film.
It is about a shallow, lazy man called Will Freeman who basically does nothing apart from live a life of leisure, using his fathers fortune. However, things start to change when he meets Marcus, a 12 year old boy having problems at school and at home, and pretty soon he is drawn into an unknown world of love and emotion. Afterall, 'no man is an island'.
Hugh Grant is on top form and plays the part of Will, brilliantly. In fact, i don't think they could not have picked a better actor for the role. The rest of the cast are amazing as well, especially the boy who plays Marcus (sorry, i don't know his name). There is also a fantastic soundtrack written especially for the film, by the critically acclaimed 'Badly Drawn Boy'.
This film is one of a kind in that it is extreamly funny in some places, and at the same time extreamly sad in some places. Both these things have been put into the film in exactly the right doeses, ie there is just the right amount of each.
Well, what more can i say, other than to reinforce what i have already said about how great a film this is, and how you should buy it, even if you are not into this type of film, because i guarentee you will love it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
favourite film
this is one of my favourite films. loved the book by nick hornby and the film lives up to expectations. the british cast ensure it is not hollywood smaltz in any way. Read more
Published 1 day ago by suzi
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lovely film
Great heart warming tale .Hugh Grant plays a different role in this film its nice to see how he interacts with Nicholas Hoult's character . Read more
Published 3 months ago by JEN NOLAN
5.0 out of 5 stars
THEIR GREAT.
this film has me in stiches everytime, however i only had it on VHS (until recently) so i was thinking of getting the DVD but then i thought hang on why not get the Blu-ray but... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Gandy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fabulous every time
I have watched this film many times and still laugh and cry in all the right places, because it is so well written and acted. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Textile Figure Artist
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant Conception
Those lucky enough to have come to this film from the book will probably have a better understanding of the subtle nuances than I have; however; my 1 cent says it's a great film by... Read more
Published 15 months ago by D. Smith
4.0 out of 5 stars
It didn't kill me softly.
Will is self centred and has cast off all his responsibilities. But during one of his more dubious scams to date single mothers, he is forced to reconsider his moral fibre after... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Spike Owen
4.0 out of 5 stars
Light but funny
Not a big fan of the genra or the lead, but it does a good job with the novel and is entertaining enough. It certainly exceeded my expectation so 4 stars it is.
Published on 16 May 2011 by Jay Zee
5.0 out of 5 stars
About a Boy
A different film, Hugh Grant is brilliant and a good story line. Some quite deep moments in the film that are quite sad but in general had some very funny bits.
Published on 2 Feb 2011 by Mrs Mac
5.0 out of 5 stars
Prompt Delivery
The dvd i bought turned up very quickly and was in good condition. I will use them again
Published on 20 Oct 2010 by Dana Jarvie
5.0 out of 5 stars
about a boy
great film about everyday real life challenges for the odd one out in every school playground
Published on 9 Mar 2010 by Pinkie
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