Review of December Boys (2007) by Rachel N — 19 Mar 2008

Was extremely put off by DanRad's extremely bad Aussie accent but the movie was an absolute sobfest.

This review of December Boys (2007) was written by Rachel N on 19 Mar 2008.

December Boys has generally received mixed reviews.

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I feel bad because I try to be someone who doesn't typecast an actor when they do something outside of they are known for but it just seemed…

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By Elizabeth D (232) on 18 Jan 2012

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By Joan V (7) on 20 May 2013

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OK story but I'm sick of lazy producers that can not use the correct props and music for the stated time period, (the 60's)…

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For much of its duration, December is poignantly bittersweet, but the closing sugar rush washes its pleasing ambiguities away…

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By Sheila C (309) on 02 Dec 2011

I did only get this movie because of Daniel Radcliffe.I wanted to see if he could pull off a role other than Harry Potter and he did so wonderfully.I…

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By Wiebke K (391) on 05 May 2015

The movie grew on me, and I think I partially liked it because I visited one of these places in Australia, Stewart House, built to give children…

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Once again I disagree with the critics consensus…

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By Nins L (51) 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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