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By Kyle C (838) on 09 Jan 2008

Better on Broadway, but still pretty good…

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By Dennis Schwartz (5,456) for Ozus' World Movie Reviews (5,456) on 19 Dec 2007

The transfer from stage to film doesn't always go smoothly, as it's hard to shake the film's theater roots…

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By Mr.e (1) on 13 Oct 2007

I had fun watching this film, despite my unfamiliarity with the play itself. The cast shone in each of their respective characters…

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By Karina Montgomery (580) for Cinerina (549) on 01 Sep 2007

Movies, unlike plays, tend to be just about a very few things, or they feel rushed and overly sweeping, as this one occasionally did…

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By Jack Mathews (1,044) for New York Daily News (5,623) on 12 Aug 2007

The play's most acclaimed performance - rotund Richard Griffiths as the closeted teacher Hector - is great in the movie, too…

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By Stanley Kauffmann (447) for The New Republic (897) on 27 Jul 2007

At the last, despite the modern touches in Bennett's screenplay, The History Boys fills the traditional bill…

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By Shannonp. (10) on 07 Jun 2007

The dialog is entertaining, and not overly literary as some reviews suggest…

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By Andyg. (14) on 23 May 2007

Technically, well done, hence the 2 points. The movie itself is terrible though…

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By Billi. (1) on 19 May 2007

An excellent adaptation of the smash play from London…

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By Christopher Smith (624) for Bangor Daily News (Maine) (624) on 30 Apr 2007

With the writing way above board and insights fueling the story forward with heart and bawdy comedy, The History Boys is amiably off-center,…

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By Juh. (2) on 29 Apr 2007

A homosexual propaganda film which infers that its ok for a male teacher to have sex with 17 year old boys and to molest them on a regular basis…

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By Urban Cinefile Critics (1,069) for Urban Cinefile (2,850) on 27 Apr 2007

A hugely enjoyable outing of subtle humour, witty words and a keen insight into human nature and the art of learning…

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By Christopherw. (31) on 26 Apr 2007

Good performances from a likable cast and some rich dialogue can't offset the gregariously obvious stage origins of this film…

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By Igbye. (1) on 21 Apr 2007

The History Boys carries with it a wit and charm unmatched by few movies. It uses language to woo you, excite you and move you…

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By Paulettar. (1) on 18 Apr 2007

At once highly memorable and utterly charming. So very British yet so very accessible…

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By Johno (12) on 13 Apr 2007

Too overtly romanticised and camp (cringingly so at times) to be believable as a portrayal of British school life…

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By Philip Martin (1,107) for Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (1,391) on 09 Mar 2007

gentle and sweet, ..all the more charming for its faith in its presumptive audience…

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By Gabrielm. (2) on 09 Mar 2007

My GOD... This movie is so BAD, that I could not stand it for only 10 minutes…

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By William Arnold (1,101) for Seattle Post-Intelligencer (2,422) on 22 Feb 2007

With the original stage cast, the film is doggedly faithful to the play but has failed to translate it into much of a film…

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By John A. Nesbit (472) for Old School Reviews (429) on 24 Jan 2007

Refreshing--a film that doesn't insult the audience's intelligence…

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