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    cover Movie: About a Boy
    Type: romantic comedy
    Original Release Date: 2002
    Rating: PG-13

    Starring: Hugh Grant, Nicholas Hoult, Rachel Weisz, Toni Collette
    Directed by: Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz

    Synopsis:
    A bachelor's rich, self-absorbed existence is sent into a tailspin after meeting a young boy who takes a liking to him.

    I would recommend this movie!

    Why?
    This is a movie about finally growing up, no matter how old you are! You laugh at Hugh Grant's character, and feel for the little boy who is an oddball outcast at a new school.

    Hugh Grant is always best in romantic comedies when played for a "fool." The only minor flaw for me was sometimes not being able to understand the British accents.

    Additional information about this film:
    This movie was adapted from the book About A Boy by Nick Hornby.

    Employee Initials: SK Review Date: April 2003

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