Review of December Boys (2007) by Aaron K — 17 May 2008

Someone has to teach Daniel Radcliffe how to run properly....that really bugged me in this movie. It was an "eh" movie. It really had kind of a blausy ending as well.

This review of December Boys (2007) was written by Aaron K on 17 May 2008.

December Boys has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Hope R (12) on 14 Jan 2012

Phenomenal acting by everyone, but lacking any plot interesting enough to keep the average viewer focused…

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By Monica M (287) on 27 May 2012

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By Elizabeth D (232) on 18 Jan 2012

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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 Samreen R (3) on 12 Aug 2012

Pleasant movie, somewhat charming but not a lot more than that…

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Just saw this movie and it was really good. Daniel did a GREAT job…

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By Alejandro M (177) on 05 Jan 2013

I wanted to watch it cuz I knew Dan was in it but I wasnt sure the movie itz gonna be so good.But when I decided to watch itfinallyI actually…

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