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About a Boy (2002)
brilliant
Once in a while, such a rare DVD comes along that will make you stay the whole screening even if you're dying for the loo.
"About a Boy" is such a film. Seriously. Seeing as I had absolutely no time to see the film on its original theatrical release, I rented it on DVD and boy oh boy did I kick myself afterwards, for I have missed the communal laughter and warmth that seeing this film with a cinematic audience would have brought me.
There must be so many other reviews here at IMDB that I will not bother detailing the plotline (slack!). However, the comedy of the transformation of, Will, the main character, from an insanely self-centered man-child to a man who is willing to give up all of his dignity for a child's happiness (won't give away anything here!) is surprisingly well directed by the directors of the original gross out teen comedy series "American Pie", the Weitz brothers. The directors must have crossed seas here because the film is delightfully funny in a subtle way (as British comedies are).
The acting is flawless. Led by Hugh Grant (Will), whom some comment is the modern Cary Grant (well, both of them being British and all), is a champion player of the romantic comedy. His delivery is subtle, classy and he looks extremely natural; New comer Nicholas Hoult gives a sincere and honest performance as the young boy Marcus; Toni Collette, whom doesn't seem to ever give a bad performance, is touching as well as funny playing Marcus' suicidal mother Fiona; and Rachel Weisz cameos late in the film as Will's first real love, Rachel.
Underscoring the film with effective, originally composed contempoary music that suits the moods of the movie well is the artist "Badly Drawn Boy".
"About a Boy" is a warm, honest, sincere, and genuninely laugh-out-loud film which will really make you think about how you live your life.
10 points!
Invitation to the Dance (1956)
failed dream
this was Kelly's pet project- a film with dance, and only dance. No dialogue, only mime, movement and music. However to his disappointment, MGM shelved its release and when it was the film was released badly- it was too arty farty to be popular with the audiences at that time. Well, I love this film. It's adventurous and interesting, and it's worth a watch to appreciate all the work Kelly's put into this work, which showcases some of the greatest dancers across many styles. So go watch this under-rated film and you will be in awe of all the talent shown before your eyes!