Friday, February 10, 2006
About a Boy
- Who's watched: M & G
- Mentions: None
- Commentary: This is just one of my favorite little fripperies that, sight unseen, I thought Mom (and I) would enjoy when I noticed it on ridiculous sale. I was right. I especially enjoy Toni Collette's performance, but, frankly, I'm a sucker for her in any film. Mom was charmed by the premise of the film and so surprised by the ending that she said, "Well, that's what I like to see. The guy doesn't necessarily get the girl, but gets something better." My sentiments exactly.
I like, too, that the title doesn't refer to a specific "boy". In truth, there are two "boys", one who can honorably wear the appellation and one who can't. The magic of the film is that both boys learn how to become men, one right on time, one a little late, but still accomplished.
Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Hugh Grant Will Freeman Nicholas Hoult Marcus Brewer Toni Collette Fiona Brewer Rachel Weisz Rachel Natalia Tena Ellie Sharon Small Christine Nicholas Hutchinson John Victoria Smurfit Suzie
Here's the link to the Wikipedia write-up for this film.
Release Date: 2002
Directed by Chris Weitz & Paul Weitz.
Labels: coming-of-age1, dramedy2, rachel-weisz, romance3, toni-collette
