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  • Actors: Michelle Duncan, Rupert Grint, Julie Walters, Laura Linney, Tamsin Egerton
  • Directors: Jeremy Brock
  • Format: Anamorphic, PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Tartan
  • DVD Release Date: 26 Dec 2006
  • Run Time: 94 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000ICME4K
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,538 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Rupert Grint from the HARRY POTTER movies plays a shy teenager with an overbearing mother in this gentle comedy. Grint's character finds solace in an unusual place when he goes to work for a retired actress (played by Julie Walters).

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, really, wow., 4 Jan 2007
By Charly "Charly" (Winchester, Hants, UK) - See all my reviews
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.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Best of British comedy films, 24 April 2007
By P. DATTA "Pritthijit Datta" (Stockton on Tees, Teesside) - See all my reviews
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I regard Driving Lessons as 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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another Classic British Comedy , 14 Feb 2007
By Mr. S. J. Lea "Comedy Enthusiast" (Yorkshire, UK) - See all my reviews
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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
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2.0 out of 5 stars 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
Published 1 month ago by Kona

3.0 out of 5 stars An Unbiased Review From Someone Who Isn't A 13 Year Old Harry Potter Fan
Oh, come on, 5 stars? This deserves three at most! Rupert Grint does his best, underplaying nicely, and obviously Julie Walters is always worth watching, but all the actors are... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Pinky Brown

5.0 out of 5 stars Best film I've seen in along while!
Touching film with some guinuinly funny moments. Rupert Grints proved he's not just going to be "Ron" forever.
Published 17 months ago by S

5.0 out of 5 stars She's amazing!!
This movie has a fair bit of swearing but because it mostly comes from Julie Walter's mouth it didn't seem to matter. She is just the funniest woman ever. Read more
Published on 22 Mar 2007 by Steamboat Willy

1.0 out of 5 stars The reason for the limited Cinema release
My wife was thoroughly annoyed that this film was only shown in about 3 cinemas throughout the UK. I therefore preordered it and became annoyed when it was broadcast on ITV after... Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2007 by A. A. Dainty

5.0 out of 5 stars Perhaps a little biased but please read on...
Not quite what I was expecting when I read the overview but then I was only interested in the salsa club scene originally. Read more
Published on 17 Dec 2006 by Salsa Chic

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