Directed by Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz
Written by Peter Hedges, Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz (screenplay); Nick Hornby (novel)
Cinematography by Remi Adefarasin

Hugh Grant as Will Freeman Nicholas Hoult as Marcus Toni Collette as Fiona Rachel Weisz as Rachel Nat Gastiain Tena as Ellie Ben Ridgeway as Lee Jack Warren as Lee's sidekick Jonathan Franklin as Mark John Kamal as Nicky Matt Wilkinson as Amnesty International Worker Madison Cook as Imogen Ryan Speechley as Barney

Running Time: 100 min.
Release Date: May. '02

Overall Call:
About a Boy delivers a nice story about the struggles of an outcast student and a hipper than thou selfish bachelor. The plot deals with some weighty issues, the boys Mum's deep depression and attempted suicide and the usual ridicule from the cool kids at school. Overall the story moves swiftly in a semi-predictable manner with smooth style and effortless performances by the cast. If in the mood for a film in this genre, you'll be hard pressed to find anything in the theatres that tops it.

Reasons For Recommendation:
+ Nice, sweet feel-good story