Review of December Boys (2007) by Natalie G — 21 Dec 2007

So good. I cried the last 10 minutes and had goosebumps the rest.

This review of December Boys (2007) was written by Natalie G on 21 Dec 2007.

December Boys has generally received mixed reviews.

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

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By Erika R (152) on 03 Jun 2012

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By James H (4,675) on 01 Jun 2012

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Not touching, with a lack of originality and a lack of interest, December Boys bring to us a movie with a predictable narrative and poorly acted…

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A coming-of-age tale so treacly it doesn’t just tug your heartstrings, it attempts to glue them to your ribs…

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Not touching, with a lack of originality and a lack of interest, December Boys bring to us a movie with a predictable narrative and poorly acted…

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The film sort of loses its touch when it gets dramatic toward the end -- it's the type of flick where the sky gets overcast when everyone is…

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By Frances H (1,591) on 24 Jul 2017

Once again I disagree with the critics consensus…

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