About a Boy (2002)

The review is positive about this British adaptation. It singles out Hugh Grant’s excellent performance as Will.

The critic calls it a pleasingly skewed, very funny British comedy that delivers an enjoyable take on coming of age. They praise the chemistry between Hugh Grant and Nicholas Hoult, along with Hoult’s performance and the film’s irreverent humor.

Kennedy finds the comedy-drama admirably unsentimental and consistently funny, with its positives outweighing its flaws. He singles out Hugh Grant’s finely calibrated comic performance, while noting that the supporting cast cannot match him gag for gag.

The review is broadly positive about the film’s comic take on an unlikely friendship. It singles out Hugh Grant’s performance as a highlight.

The review is broadly positive, though it finds the women less successful than the central character. It especially praises Hugh Grant’s comic timing and performance.

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The review finds the film whimsically enchanting. It praises the clever performances by Hugh Grant and Nicholas Hoult, and singles out Toni Collette for bringing cheer to depression and suicide.

Bradshaw finds the film watchable and Grant’s performance serious and intelligent, but misses the comic energy of his earlier work. He praises Grant’s portrayal of Will’s blankness while faulting the earnestness and sketchy treatment of Will’s relationship with his father.

Elley finds the film pleasant and engaging, but not especially funny or emotionally involving. He praises Hugh Grant’s comic performance while faulting the film’s emotional climax as manufactured.

The review finds the film hilarious and emotionally affecting, praising its grounded, heartwarming storytelling. It singles out Hugh Grant’s performance and character progression as especially strong.

The critic finds the film surprisingly funny, unsentimental, and enjoyable. They praise the actors’ natural comic performances, especially Hugh Grant’s work as Will.