Review of Nowhere Boy (2009) by Will T — 09 Jan 2012

Fantastic performance from Aaron Johnson with plenty of compelling drama to match.

This review of Nowhere Boy (2009) was written by Will T on 09 Jan 2012.

Nowhere Boy has generally received positive reviews.

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As a Beatles fan, I must say I did enjoy this movie. Nowhere Boy is certainly one of the better Beatles films. 4 stars…

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Johnson is convincing as a swaggering, jokey Lennon, but the photos of young John, Paul and George that end the movie ultimately have more…

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By Eva B (83) on 13 Apr 2015

There is true beauty in this film, portraying a once broken boy, and his road to success, overall this movie was awesome but my only issue…

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By Ellis W (144) on 30 Jul 2014

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This movie very amazing!!!!! ilove ir so much. this movie is one of my fav movie eveeeer…

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