Review of December Boys (2007) by Jules W — 04 Jan 2008

I seem to lack an appropriate adjective, so I'm going to use the word 'odd' to describe this piece.

This review of December Boys (2007) was written by Jules W on 04 Jan 2008.

December Boys has generally received mixed reviews.

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

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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 Francisco S (456) on 05 Jul 2015

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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By Kerry M (319) on 28 Oct 2011

This film starts quite slowly, which may put people off, but try to stick with it as it is actually quite a nice movie…

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By Bruce H (68) on 28 Jun 2017

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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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 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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A problematic memory play, shot through with honey-colored nostalgia, that backs nervously into darker matters…

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