"It's like that thing Jon Bon Jovi said: 'No man is an island.'"

About A Boy

2002; UK; 101 min.

Director: Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz

Screenplay: Nick Hornby, Peter Hedges, Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz

Music: Damon Gough

Cast:

Will - Hugh Grant

Marcus - Nicholas Hoult

Christine - Sharon Small

Imogen - Madison Cook

Imogen - Jordan Cook

John - Nicholas Hutchinson

Barney - Ryan Speechley

Barney - Joseph Speechley

Fiona - Toni Collette

I'm sort of on a mission to watch every film that Hugh Grant has been in. He definitely has to be my favorite actor... ever. I was excited to see what Hugh Grant had to offer in this film. The plot begins with Will (Hugh Grant), a bachelor who sits around and really does nothing. Will is able to remain unemployed and live comfortably because his father wrote a song, "Santa's Super Sleigh," and every time the song plays, he collects royalties for it. Parallel to Will's story, we meet Marcus (Nicholas Hoult), a young outcast at school whose mother (SPOILER ALERT) attempts suicide. When Will and Marcus cross paths, they end up forming a fun, interesting relationship. The eventual friendship between the two is absolutely adorable and quite heartwarming.

While this film may have not had the most sophisticated cinematography or plot line, I thought it was great and really enjoyed it. I would recommend this to anyone as a pretty light and quite fun film.

iRate: 4.5/5 CDs

Trailer: Check out the official website by clicking here!