Review

by Elena V

surprisingly good

Based on the book by Nick Hornby, About a Boy stars Hugh Grant as Will, a man living a selfish life who joins a single-parents group in order to find another short-lived romance with a desperate mum. Will ends up meeting Marcus, a twelve year old boy who helps him to change his shallow lifestyle. About a Boy is a surprisingly delightful film. It has some extremely funny moments with Hugh Grant proving that he isn't only capable of playing the stock English romantic, and Nicholas Hoult proving that not all child actors are intensely annoying. The two make a brilliant pairing, and the film itself is not only very enjoyable but most importantly full of warmth and emotion.