About a Boy (2002)

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• Bob S

  
  Rated this high cause I dig Badly Drawn Boy. And cause if must do a chick-flick, you could do a lot worse.

• Melvin W

  
  Christine: You will end up childless and alone. Will: Well, fingers crossed, yeah. I was really surprised with just how good this movie was despite the rave reviews. Since it's a labeled a "Romantic Comedy;" I didn't have very high expectations. It's not… More
  Christine: You will end up childless and alone. Will: Well, fingers crossed, yeah. I was really surprised with just how good this movie was despite the rave reviews. Since it's a labeled a "Romantic Comedy;" I didn't have very high expectations. It's not the standard, generic romantic comedy and it's really not that romantic. It's not about Will getting the girl, but about a kid showing him how empty his life really is and helping him make more of it, which allows him to get into a real relationship. It doesn't show us the same garbage that most romantic comedies just recycle into different settings. It's a fresh and new experience, so don't let the rom-com label keep you from seeing this movie.

• Bethany M

  
  I loved this film. Hugh Grant is my secret crush and his acting isn't as bad as people say. Average chick flick really, but a great film. A definite must see!

• Jameson W

  
  Great film! Driven by great performances and a touching story, this dark comedy delivers an emotional dramatic punch that is impossible to not fall in love with. I love this film...it falls into that drama/comedy genre that I absolutely love (Garden State, Juno, Stranger Than… More
  Great film! Driven by great performances and a touching story, this dark comedy delivers an emotional dramatic punch that is impossible to not fall in love with. I love this film...it falls into that drama/comedy genre that I absolutely love (Garden State, Juno, Stranger Than Fiction). The film follows an unemployed and selfish Will Freeman, played by Hugh Grant. Through a series of tragic life events, he comes in contact with a boy, Marcus, played Nicholas Hoult. From here, Will discovers that there is so much more to life than what he exposes himself to. I'm not a big Hugh Grant fan; I've seen many of his films and liked many them, but there's always been something about him that annoys me. Here, he gives a fantastic performance. He plays a selfish, emotionless, introvert who, at times, I hated. He's such a jerk in the film, but all the while Grant shows the character's human side, too. Toni Collette also gives a great performance as Marcus' single, depressed mother. She has many emotional scenes and adds another dramatic level to the film. Nicholas Hoult, as Marcus, gives a convincing performance too. Although she only has a small role, the addition of Rachel Weisz to the supporting cast is very nice. Overall, I find this film to be very, very strong. It's well acted, well written, touching, sad, funny, smart, different...it really has it all. I completely love this film! I recommend it to everyone.

• Spencer S

  
  Another Hugh Grant film where he plays a self possessed ego maniac who is redeemed and made viable to society. That would have been fine by me if the character wasn't so annoying, the premise without merit, and the depressive state so very....depressive. Kudos to Toni Collette… More
  Another Hugh Grant film where he plays a self possessed ego maniac who is redeemed and made viable to society. That would have been fine by me if the character wasn't so annoying, the premise without merit, and the depressive state so very....depressive. Kudos to Toni Collette and Nicholas Hoult who turned out really remarkable performances.

• Ross C

  
  Around the turn of the millennium there were a series of excellent British romantic dramas, most with Hugh Grant. This was perhaps the last of them and one of best, with music by Badly Drawn Boy during their brief spell of fame. It tells a story that is both serious & touching… More
  Around the turn of the millennium there were a series of excellent British romantic dramas, most with Hugh Grant. This was perhaps the last of them and one of best, with music by Badly Drawn Boy during their brief spell of fame. It tells a story that is both serious & touching whilst remaining light and entertaining with characters, and a time, I can relate to. This movie grows on me more and more with time.

• KJ P

  
  I don't get what is liked about this movie! I did not laugh once! Only at Hugh Grants stupid accent! This movie is stupid!

• Conner R

  
  I actually found this to be a great movie. With Hugh Grant's reputation, one might expect this to be a romantic comedy when it's actually far from it. It's a really different sort of father/son type of movie that is extremely deep and emotional. It also has a Badly… More
  I actually found this to be a great movie. With Hugh Grant's reputation, one might expect this to be a romantic comedy when it's actually far from it. It's a really different sort of father/son type of movie that is extremely deep and emotional. It also has a Badly Drawn Boy soundtrack, which is great.

• Carlos M

  
  Hugh Grant is very charming and adorable in his customary cynicism, and it is always great to see a smart comedy in which the flawed anti-hero doesn't easily change into a perfect human being.

• Anthony L

  
  It's sweet in places but too corney for my liking. It's one film that I like Hugh Grant in but don't like Toni Collette, It's usually the other way round.

• Lady D

  
  A quirky film with some great characters. Toni Collette can look so different from one film to the next. This is certainly one of my favourite Hugh Grant films, as he?s slightly less typecast in this film than most of his others. There is a really nice underlying message to this… More
  A quirky film with some great characters. Toni Collette can look so different from one film to the next. This is certainly one of my favourite Hugh Grant films, as he?s slightly less typecast in this film than most of his others. There is a really nice underlying message to this film. Easy watching, fun in parts and emotive in others.

• Cassie H

  
  Very cute,and charming movie!!! I very much enjoyed it!

• Taylor B

  
  Dragged at times, but I enjoyed Hugh Grant's dry wit as well as the developing relationship in the movie. [voice over] Marcus: I thought my mom looked pretty good in her new sweater. [voice over] Will: What the hell is she wearing? She looks like a yeti.

• Lenny M

  
  Quaint

• Michael S

  
  Very funny and suprisingly heart warming.

• Alexander W

  
  Great film, poor acting, but decent script.

• danny d

  
  The most clever and interesting comedy Ive ever seen. the narration couldnt have been better and every performance was great. Subtle and brilliant.

• William S

  
  Yawn

• Keysha H

  
  Hugh rocks it..and toni is unstable..and it's the holiday season. Just like your house!

• Summer W

  
  loved it.

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