About a Boy 2002

I may be overrating it at an 8 but I really did see it at the perfect time. I woke up extremely hungover and feeling really lonely, ate some cereal while I lazily put my TV on without really paying attention to what was playing, and luckily this movie came on and despite initial reservations because it's not really my "type" of movie it really connected with me. The guy/girl surrounded by people but lonely at heart is something that a lot of people experience and this movie is a very accurate portrayal of that situation and how the two main characters are able to break away from it. It's not a movie that will shock and surprise and it's not an action packed thrill ride, but it's not supposed to be. It is extremely authentic and realistic and the performances are all spectacular. Hugh Grant was destined for this role. Give it a shot, especially if you are having a hard time.

I can't imagine having to sit through this movie once more --- ever. Once was more then enough waste of time

"I didn't mean anything. About anything, to anyone. And I knew that guaranteed me a long, depression-free life."

The guys who brought you American Pie also brought you this completely different style of movie. I am so glad I had no idea what this was about because I was pleasantly surprised. Hugh Grant is as charming as ever and Nicolas Hoult is great. Maybe it was a little overhyped, but I do love the banter in this.

Great message, great movie, but too much adult content and swearing to be higher than a 7.

Unlike most, I didn’t think this movie was predictable, but I haven’t seen a lot of 90’s and 00’s movies so maybe that’s why. I enjoyed it, although it was a little tedious at the end. At three different moments I thought “The end!”, but it kept going.

A lost thirty something laze-about befriends a weird school kid. The plot is annoyingly predictable but the voiceover work is well-delivered. Would recommend and would watch again one day long into the future.

I'd say that this was a fairly fresh take on a genre and theme that has been done before. Hugh Grant does his best Hugh Grant and the narration does a nice job of sharing the thoughts of the two male leads. While I wanted to really love the film I settled for liking it a lot, which is nothing to complain about. I liked the ending although I would think that many people had hoped for something different.

Super sweet movies. How one can go from not caring at all, to a very sweet person.

Hmm. It was not bad, but well, nothing new. No enchants, there is no magic in this story.

heartwarming movie. for a rainy day to lift you up.

7/10