Review of The History Boys (2006) by Zach J — 04 Feb 2008

Good depth and compelling dialogue. A fine mental workout.

This review of The History Boys (2006) was written by Zach J on 04 Feb 2008.

The History Boys has generally received positive reviews.

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By Nathan Rabin (1,078) for The A.V. Club (5,644) on 15 Jul 2012

History Boys boasts a dazzling verbal cleverness--the gleeful rat-a-tat of snappy banter expertly executed--that doesn't keep it from also…

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By James H (4,675) on 14 Sep 2016

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By Lisa Schwarzbaum (1,672) for Entertainment Weekly (6,953) on 02 Jul 2015

The History Boys is as much about the meaning and value of reading and learning as it is about the ho-humness of genital fondling by sir with love…

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By James Z (387) on 10 Nov 2012

The History Boys is a wonderful film written by Allan Bennett, it was a stage susses round the world with a great cast of know English actors…

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By Sanjhi K (1) on 15 Jul 2013

Entertaining and humorous yet thought-provoking film. a brilliant soundtrack. But something was amiss…

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By Cameron J (1,335) on 08 Jul 2014

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By Paul E (651) on 08 Jan 2016

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By Charles G (399) on 02 Jan 2015

Fantastic. Brilliant set of characters created by Bennett, who complement each other perfectly. Very easy viewing…

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By Michael Sragow (1,413) for Baltimore Sun (1,823) on 24 Feb 2014

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