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Another soppy (not bad) Hugh Grant rom-com was the first thing that came to my mind when I heard of his film and saw a couple of pictures and the poster and this is exactly what I thought of it. It was an enjoyable film that was inspiring, funny and emotional. I don't really know why but it reminded me of Billy Elliot. Also, I have to say that About A Boy is a very predictable film with consequences you sort of knew was going to happen.
About A Boy tells us the story of a young man called Will Freeman (Grant) who lives a happy lifestyle thanks to a successful Christmas song that his father wrote and because of this, Will doesn't need to work. He spends most of his free time smoking, watching television and reading about pop culture. One day, Will meets young boy Marcus (Hoult) who is going hard phases in life and together they create a friendship like father and son who begin to understand each other. After bringing us British romantic comedies like Four Weddings And A Funeral and Notting Hill, there was something that I guaranteed that Grant was either going to fail with About A Boy or once again succeed. Hugh Grant is the one British actor who fits perfectly in romantic comedies! His characters are very similar because they're just idiots and the ways with the women are very similar too. Nicholas Hoult delivers a great performance as Marcus! He did remind me a lot of Jamie Bell in Billy Elliot.
Brothers Chris and Paul Weitz worked well on this film and they have been directors who usually work separately. Chris has bought us American Pie, The Golden Compass and regrettably New Moon. Paul bought In Good Company, American Dreamz, Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant and the upcoming Little Fockers.
Overall, About A Boy is an enjoyable romantic comedy that will delight all hearts! Another successful Hugh Grant rom-com!
7/10
