WILL LIGHTMAN IS A GOOD-LOOKING, SMOOTH-TALKING BACHELOR WHOSE PRIMARY GOAL IN LIFE IS AVOIDING ANY KIND OF RESPONSIBILITY. BUT WHEN HE INVENTS AN IMAGINARY SON IN ORDER TO MEET ATTRACTIVE SINGLE MOMS, WILL GETS A HILARIOUS LESSON ABOUT LIFE FROM A BRIGHT BUT HOPELESSLY GEEKY 12-YEAR-OLD NAMED MARCUS.A box-office smash in England, About a Boy went on to charm the world as another fine adaptation (following High Fidelity) of a popular Nick Hornby novel. While High Fidelity transplanted its London charm to Chicago, this irresistible comedy was directed by Americans Chris and Paul Weitz (American Pie) with its British pedigree intact. Better yet, Hugh Grant is perfectly cast as Will, a self-absorbed trust-fund slacker who tries to improve his romantic odds by preying on desperate single mothers. His cynical strategy backfires when he recruits the misfit son (Nicholas Hoult) of a suicidal mother (Toni Collette) to pose as his own son, thus proving his parental prowess to his latest single-mom target (Rachel Weisz). The kid has a warming effect on this ultimate cad, and what could have been a sappy tearjerker turns into a subtle, frequently hilarious portrait of familial quirks and elevated self-esteem. From start to finish, it’s a genuine treat. –Jeff Shannon
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March 5, 2010
#1
I personally didn’t like this movie. Although it had its moments (when it made me chuckle) it really couldn’t keep my attention.
Thankfully this was my girlfriend’s rental and I was able to do something more interesting while it was on such as paying my bills.
Next time I’ll pick the movie!
March 5, 2010
#2
I cannot really remember when I watched that movie and that’s actually good. I even don’t remember anything that happened in it, because i left the room after about 10 minutes to have a wait outside. That was much more fun.
But it always seemed to be a great movie — I once heard something like that…
Okay,… so… well… the first 10 minutes were nearly amazing, charming and so on.
And now, the end is near ‘coz there is nothing more to say !
To take it serious, I must say, that this movie is very common. It deals with every-day life and its problems. There was nothing new to experience in it.
The main characters are very well interpreted by their actors, but they also cannot make it an above-average movie.
March 5, 2010
#3
If you’re into dumb, go ahead and waste your time with this flick, but if you have a refined sense of humor, don’t bother.
March 5, 2010
#4
Boy, was I ever surprised when I came and saw that this movie had gotten such good reviews from everyone else. I watched the whole movie and wish that I hadn’t! It’s definitely the worst movie I’ve ever seen.
Marcus is the most annoying and pathetic boy ever. I can totally relate to his bullies and wish that I was one of them myself, just so I can hit him in the face.
This romantic comedy is neither funny nor does it contain any worthwhile romance. The woman Will ends up with is disgusting and it’s all thanks to Marcus. The storyline itself is sad (as in lame) and it should never have gotten off the drawing board.
March 5, 2010
#5
About A Boy is a bad movie. Its about this weird kid who follows a guy around because he wants his mom to like him. His mom is even more weird. She tried to comit suieside. I dont like about a boy at all. dont watch it.