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 enlarge | Directors: Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz
Actors: Hugh Grant, Nicholas Hoult, Sharon Small, Madison Cook, Jordan Cook
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
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Rating:  260 reviews
Sales Rank: 6182
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Widescreen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 101 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.5
MPN: MCAD21979D
ISBN: 0783268645
UPC: 025192197925
EAN: 9780783268644
ASIN: B00005JL7Q
Theatrical Release Date: 2002
Release Date: January 14, 2003
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 Not quite High Fidelity, but close enough to be a contender June 15, 2008
A. E. Berigtold (Baltimore, MD)
Not 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 things up nicely for everyone else.
Faults aside, About a Boy is refreshingly quirky, honest, and life affirming. Hugh Grant is utterly believable as Will, an aging slacker with a trust fund and uber-cool pad but no friends or fun or reason to get out of bed in the morning. He decides to try to pose as a single dad in order to date single moms in a self-help group, and somehow falls into a cross-generational friendship with an outwardly nerdy but inwardly awesome pre-teen named Marcus. Of course eventually Hugh meets a cute lass and after predictable misunderstandings they finally get together, but in the meantime, the relationship with Marcus and the insight into Marcus's world and the battles he's fighting really lend weight to what could otherwise be a tasteless, rehashed Notting Hill.
Although the movie's end doesn't quite leave you punching the air and yelling "Yes! Ten stars!" it's still well worth the time, and it's complex and layered enough to be worth later re-watching (which is more than you can say for 99% of the movies out there, right?!).
All in all, a funky little gem of a movie that nicely marries Hollywood happy endings with credible characters, plot, and dialogue and a nifty, soulful, Britpoppy soundtrack. 4 1/2 thumbs up!
 about a boy June 10, 2008
Theodore Viviezca
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
the dvd is in very good condition the sender was on time sending my order.I would recommend the seller to everybody.
Surprisingly Enjoyable February 17, 2008
Miriam (Chicago, IL USA)
I 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 ;)
Hugh Grant shines... June 16, 2007
knownuffin (Chicago IL)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
...as a curmudgeon with a heart. A must see!
One of my Top 10 Favorite movies of all time May 28, 2007
The Generic American (San Francisco, CA)
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
Despite the fact I am emotionally shallow and somewhat stupid, I think this movie is brilliant and a classic.
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