Review of The Scouting Book for Boys (2010) by Inga H — 14 Sep 2010

Poignant UK film about childhood friendship and un returned love.

This review of The Scouting Book for Boys (2010) was written by Inga H on 14 Sep 2010.

The Scouting Book for Boys has generally received positive reviews.

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By Christopher Tookey (761) for Daily Mail (UK) (1,461) on 22 Mar 2010

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By Daniel B (1,494) on 25 Mar 2010

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By Jason B (1,741) on 15 Jan 2012

Really unexpected, especially the end. Great to have a local film (Norfolk, England) and all the locations we know so well…

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By David Ray G (363) on 24 Apr 2012

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