Review of Nowhere Boy (2009) by Stephen P — 19 Apr 2011

I was amazed when I realized it\s the same kid who did KickAss .. so talented and diverse.

This review of Nowhere Boy (2009) was written by Stephen P on 19 Apr 2011.

Nowhere Boy has generally received positive reviews.

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There are so many ways in which Nowhere Boy, an emotionally raw and yet raucous, rockin' riff on John Lennon's turbulent teenage years, is…

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Nowhere Boy is a surprisingly conventional film - adroit at weaving a time-and-place mood but way too rigid dramatically to bring the Lennon…

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An authentic and moving drama that takes a look at the life of a pre-Beatles 15-year-old John Lennon and mainly benefits from its sensitive…

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Aaron Taylor-Johnson gives a commendable portrayal of John Lennon during his early years in Nowhere Boy…

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I'm not a Beatles fan but this was a fantastic movie fantastic acting fantastic casting it was just all and all really great…

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