Review of About a Boy (2002) by Mikeg. — 07 Dec 2005
Movie had a lot of potential, but just fell apart at the end, as it veered too far away from Hugh Grant's character and started meandering all over the place. It felt more manipulative and cheap than heartfelt, and never really made me believe that Hugh Grant had suddenly turned some sort of magical corner.
The problem with the movie is the problem with nearly all of Hornby's books - we're supposed to believe that the characters turn a corner but don't completely come around the bend. This works much better in his novels than in the three movie adaptations there have been of his novels thus far.
On the screen the "he's sort of a good guy, but not quite" just doesn't leave you feeling complete when you leave the theater.
This review of About a Boy (2002) was written by Mikeg. on 07 Dec 2005.
About a Boy has generally received positive reviews.
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