Review of December Boys (2007) by Lauren M — 25 Jan 2008

It wasn't really at all what I expected it to be.. I only watched it because Daniel Radcliffe was in it, but kind of disappointed.

This review of December Boys (2007) was written by Lauren M on 25 Jan 2008.

December Boys has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Saad N (118) on 04 Mar 2012

This movie is just, exceptional, it's naive and well-thought even if it has it's false. I totally loved it…

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

I enjoyed this coming of age story it was sad but heartwarming at the same time but Radcliffe puts on a perfect Aussie accent well done…

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

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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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A refreshingly gentle treatment of familiar themes such as the inevitability of change, the dashing of youthful illusions and mutability of…

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

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The story of this film is very touching: focusing on four young Australian orphans, the film portrays the end of childhood and the beginning…

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