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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Driving Lessons is one of the finest British comedy films I have seen for a long time. The story is about a teenager's (Grint) upbringing in a middle class surbanan community, with a highly devoted religious family. The pivotal point of the movie is where he develops a special bonding with this ageing and eccentric actress (Julie Walters). These key moments of the movie are absolutely hilarious, as their are petit quarrels between the two and crazy adventures. The fresh experience which has emerged in his life, has questioned loyalty towards his religious family or this actress. Which direction does he head? That is the general gist underlying the movie.
The movie is really entertaining and light hearted humour. The performance provided by Julie Walters is electrifying and she without any doubt is one of the finest actress Britain boosts. Rupert Grint's performance is equally good as the shy teenager. If you appreciate a bit of light hearted humour, this will satisfy your taste. Driving Lessons is one of best British comedy films I have seen in a long time.
The movie is really entertaining and light hearted humour. The performance provided by Julie Walters is electrifying and she without any doubt is one of the finest actress Britain boosts. Rupert Grint's performance is equally good as the shy teenager. If you appreciate a bit of light hearted humour, this will satisfy your taste. Driving Lessons is one of best British comedy films I have seen in a long time.
26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I saw this film by accident at the Edinburgh Film Festival last summer. I went into it thinking Rupert Grint would be Ron and as they were together again, Julie Walters would be Mrs. Weasley, Ron's Mum. Well, what a surprise. Within the first ten minutes, I had forgotten about the Harry Potter films and Ron. Rupert Grint was a star in his own right as Ben, a charming portrayal of a teenage boy finding his feet in life. Julie Walters, as ever, was a superstar. Is there any character she cannot play convincingly? After watching Driving Lessons, I would say not.
A brilliant film, all the more poignant as I was actually in Edinburgh for the Book Festival when I saw it!
Would I recommend it? Oh yes, very much yes.
A brilliant film, all the more poignant as I was actually in Edinburgh for the Book Festival when I saw it!
Would I recommend it? Oh yes, very much yes.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Excellently cast, Driving Lessons portrays the young Grint attempting to escape the cluches of his excessively overbearing zealot of a mother. He meets Walters, an out of work and ageing actress, who is typically eccentric and an alcoholic into the bargain. She forces Grint out of his shell whilst herself becomming increasingly dependent upon him. The film climaxes with a trip to Edinburgh, where Walters has been invited to give a reading at the Book Festival - her only job offer since a terribly banal role in a second rate eighties drama entitled 'The Shipping Magnates'.
The pair learn a great deal about each other and through each other learn to cope with the quandary they find themselves in.
The film is excellently cast with exceptional performances form both Walters and Grint. Walters' colourful language is side-splitting.
It's well worth purchasing for any fan of great British film/comedy. 5 Stars
The pair learn a great deal about each other and through each other learn to cope with the quandary they find themselves in.
The film is excellently cast with exceptional performances form both Walters and Grint. Walters' colourful language is side-splitting.
It's well worth purchasing for any fan of great British film/comedy. 5 Stars
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Excellent film
I think that this film is one of the best that I have seen in a long time. I would certainly recommend it to anyone who loves easy watch films
Published 2 days ago by Emma
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I thought this was a pretty amusing comedy film. Not side splitting, I didn't cry with laughter, won't watch it more than once (or twice) again, but overall it was ok. Read more
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Published 7 months ago by bizmandan
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Published 18 months ago by butterflybarbie
NOT CLOSED-CAPTIONED FOR THE DEAF AND HARD-OF-HEARING!!!
I ordered this film and received it a few days later ONLY to find out that it is NOT even closed-captioned for the deaf and hard-of-hearing despite the product information stated... Read more
Published 19 months ago by OLIVER MARKWIRTH
Good fun, Walters steals the show.
Great fun film. Julie Walters is hilarious as usual, and Rupert Grint has a more adult role than we've been used to seeing him.
Published 22 months ago by NedNedNed
Driving Lessons
I liked this film. It's very comfortable to watch and funny too. The cast are great, especially the parents of the main character. Julie Walters reprises her 2 soups glory. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Fiona
driving lessons
a classic uk romcom adventure with 2 actors at the top of their ganme
lovely soundtrack too
lovely soundtrack too
Published 24 months ago by D. beath
Licence revoked
Seventeen-year old Ben (Rupert Grint) is terribly shy and has withdrawn from his overbearing mother (Laura Linney) and reclusive father. Read more
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