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By P. DATTA
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.
31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
By Charly
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.
18 of 19 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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1.0 out of 5 stars
What utter rubbish
Two really ugly people, the women too burlesque, the whole thing dripping with Englishness, in truth I only viewed with lots of fst forwrads, each pause looks as awful as the last,... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. Derek Haldane
2.0 out of 5 stars
Driving Lessons DVD
Not a problem with the DVD, did not realise I could not play it in the UK
The UK version is outragiously expensive, so I have wasted my money.
The UK version is outragiously expensive, so I have wasted my money.
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. Janet Dowson
4.0 out of 5 stars
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
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Amusing Brit Comedy
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
Published 14 months ago by Yeokel
5.0 out of 5 stars
Driving Lessons
This dvd is really good, very witty ,very sensitive and the musical score is excellent. I would recommend this film to everyone.
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British at its Best
I personally think that the British are the best filmmakers in the world and if that is me being blinded by ignorant patriotism then so be it, but if you really think about it I... Read more
Published 19 months ago by bizmandan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fabulous!
A must see for any Rupert Grint fan. You forget all about Ron Weasley and he really comes into his own. Such a great story and relationship between him and Julie Walters. Read more
Published on 25 Nov 2010 by butterflybarbie
1.0 out of 5 stars
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 on 6 Nov 2010 by Oliver Twist
4.0 out of 5 stars
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 on 30 July 2010 by NedNedNed
4.0 out of 5 stars
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 on 28 Jun 2010 by Fiona
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