Review of December Boys (2007) by Kyle K — 05 Mar 2009

Very good. A story of four boys in a Australian orphanage and how they remain friends throughout their lives.

This review of December Boys (2007) was written by Kyle K on 05 Mar 2009.

December Boys has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Monica M (287) on 27 May 2012

The ending with the boys grown way up and throwing Maps' ashes was a little corny, I thought, but otherwise it's a really good movie…

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By Joan V (7) on 20 May 2013

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The movie grew on me, and I think I partially liked it because I visited one of these places in Australia, Stewart House, built to give children…

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By Sam S (1,174) on 25 Aug 2012

I enjoyed this coming of age story it was sad but heartwarming at the same time but Radcliffe puts on a perfect Aussie accent well done…

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By Janice L (51) on 16 Oct 2016

I HAVE TO SEE THIS!!! IT HAS DANIEL RADCLIFFE IN IT…

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By Andreia C (278) on 28 Oct 2011

This film starts quite slowly, which may put people off, but try to stick with it as it is actually quite a nice movie…

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By Lou Lumenick (2,103) for New York Post (6,650) on 20 Mar 2017

Tasteful and gorgeously photographed coming-of-age story…

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By Emanuel Levy (2,948) for EmanuelLevy.Com (2,771) on 10 Aug 2011

Mildly involving tale of four orphan boys in the Outback…

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