Review of The History Boys (2006) by Jim H — 13 Aug 2010
Though the film lacks a central, driving conflict - a problem that we eagerly wait to be resolved - and its foray into a quickly abandoned sex scandal distracts from the best parts of the film, it is nevertheless an absolute pleasure to watch.
The main characters are unflaggingly committed to the pleasures of the intellectual life, and the film replaces devotion of the "saving" teacher with a meditation on the question of intellect's usefulness.
Headlined by Richard Griffiths's amazing performance, the cast is quite strong. This is surely a film to "pass on.".
This review of The History Boys (2006) was written by Jim H on 13 Aug 2010.
The History Boys has generally received positive reviews.
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