Michelle SweeneyReview - Son of Rambow
February 18th 2009 10:49
Will Proudfoot is played by Bill Milner, a loner who comes from a Brethren family who follow a strict moral code banning music, television and friendship with non-Brethren children. Will Poulter is Lee Carter, a bully and trouble maker who coerces Will to assist him as a stuntman with an amateur film he is making for a BBC film competition.
The movie is filled with innocence and nostalgia and offers very convincing acting from the two leads.
Written and directed by Garth Jennings (The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy), the movie follows in Be Kind Rewind's footsteps - remembering with fondness the VHS era. Unfortunately this coming of age tale does fall flat at times and makes it seem like two movies were combined to make one. The story line behind Will is serious with superb acting and is in total contrast to the farcical nature of Lee and his family. The genuine feeling between the two boys is let down when the French student exchange element is added.
All in all however a great family film with elements of something for everyone particularly those who grew up in the 80's.
Voyage Review: 3/5
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