Friday, January 05, 2007

Film: About a Boy (2002)

DVD: Anamorphic
About a Boy (Widescreen Edition)

"You will end up childless and alone."
"Well, fingers crossed, yeah."

Review: This is a great movie with a strong script. Hugh Grant was great as the single guy who enjoys living his life as an island and trying to avoid forming strong relationships with anyone. When he is adopted as a friend against his will by a lonely boy who has troubles at home, he learns new things about himself.

"I'd be the worst possible Godfather. I'd probably drop her on her head at her christening. I'd forget all her birthdays until she was 18. Then I'd take her out and get her drunk. And, let's face it, quite possibly try and shag her."

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

3 1/2 out of 4 Stars

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