Review of December Boys (2007) by Laurie S — 01 Feb 2008

Wasn't what I expected. Good enough movie, but lacked something.

This review of December Boys (2007) was written by Laurie S on 01 Feb 2008.

December Boys has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Jeannette Catsoulis (1,537) for The New York Times (9,847) on 31 Oct 2011

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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Once again I disagree with the critics consensus…

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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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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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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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