December Boys

[kibakianakaya]

--- In HPFGU-Movie at yahoogroups.com, "Steve" <bboyminn at ...> wrote:
>
> ---  "Michelle Brown" <shellyghost@> wrote:
> >
> > I'm just wondering because I've never heard of it, but what
> > is "December Boys?"
> >  ...
> 
> 
> bboyminn:
> SNIP
> If you have been following the newer discussions, then you 
> know it was release in theaters and received a lukewarm
> reception at best, and critics have not view it favorably.
> But again, it is just a small independent film. Fans. both
> independent film and Dan fans, who have seen it seem to have
> really enjoyed it. 
> MORE SNIPPAGE
> > Steve/bboyminn
>
I saw December Boys a few days ago (rented through Blockbuster.) It 
is essentially a coming of age story in which Dan plays the oldest 
of four australian orphans. I found it charming and it kept my 
interest based on the characterizations rather than a riveting plot. 

The characters all seemed very real and believable.  I was drawn to 
Maps (Dan's character) as a very believable 16-17 year old 
struggling with conflicting feelings about belonging to a family.  
Maps was very real to me; never did I think "that's Dan Radcliffe 
portraying a character."  Dan (and Harry) disappeared as Maps 
emerged. 

I recommend renting it; it's not the earthshattering movie of the 
year but it delivers a message that bears repeating.  

Lilygale