Review of The History Boys (2006) by Leslie Felperin for Variety — 10 Oct 2006
Audiences coming cold to this largely faithful adaptation of Alan Bennett's clever but contrived classroom comedy won't be so wowed, given picture's irrevocably stagy feel. Nicholas Hytner's flat-footed direction doesn't help, nor do picture's younger cast members' over-rehearsed performances, although the seasoned thesps shine.
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This review of The History Boys (2006) was written by Leslie Felperin and published by Variety on 10 Oct 2006.
The History Boys has generally received positive reviews.
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