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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) Binding: DVD EAN: 9780783268644 Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC ISBN: 0783268645 Label: Universal Studios Languages: Manufacturer: Universal Studios MPN: D21979D Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Universal Studios Region Code: 1 Release Date: January 14, 2003 Running Time: 102 minutes Studio: Universal Studios Theatrical Release Date: 2002 Editorial Review: Amazon.com: 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 Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Hugh Grant's finest hour.Hugh Grant is pitch perfect in his role. He's been quoted as saying it's the only movie he can watch himself in and not cringe. I've always been a fan of Hugh Grant, but was pleasantly surprised when I caught it on DVD. I've watched it again numerous times and have fallen in love it. As with any movie that withstands the test of time, repeated viewings reveal that this a much deeper movie than it purports to be upon first sight. Rating:  - Refreshingly non-cliche.This is a film about a man who is still a boy and a boy who is all-too quickly becoming a man. They are one another's exact opposites and through this become exactly what the other needs. Will is a man who has never had to truly care about anyone and Marcus is a boy who does nothing but care (primarily for his mother who is suicidal). Marcus craves a father figure and Will finds comfort in playing that role. While this doesn't sound like a comedy, it ultimately is. Their interactions are so akward ... Read More Rating: - Not quite High Fidelity, but close enough to be a contenderNot surprisingly, this film feels and unfolds similarly to its cinematic sibling, High Fidelity. Based on John Cusack and Jack Black's outstanding and often hilarious performances in that film, I'd have to say it solidly scores a 5 star rating, and About a Boy, while good, is more of a 4 1/2. About a Boy drags a little at times, isn't quite as overtly humorous, occasionally seems muddled and unsure of its direction or ultimate destination, and leaves poor Toni Colette's character hanging while wrapping ... Read More Rating: - about a boythe dvd is in very good condition the sender was on time sending my order.I would recommend the seller to everybody. Rating: - Surprisingly EnjoyableI had never heard of this movie, but I was sick and looking for something I could rent and watch immediately without leaving my apartment. This movie has a refreshingly different plot (not totally unique, but different enough from many contemporary movies)...and some nice character development. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would definitely recommend it, as long as you don't mind happy endings ;) |
