Review of December Boys (2007) by Maryul F — 21 Jan 2009

A pretty good and sad story, good acting :p.

This review of December Boys (2007) was written by Maryul F on 21 Jan 2009.

December Boys has generally received mixed reviews.

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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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By Max A (258) on 17 Mar 2011

I got Harry Potter eyes when I saw Daniel Radcliffe's name on the list of cast member, as I was checking in this item at the library…

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Tem uma bela fotografia, mas é extremamente esquemático e clichê…

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December Boys bathes in the summer sun and sea breezes even as it exudes the energy of youth and promise…

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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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