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• • There's much to like in this sensitive, moody depiction of turbulent teenage emotions... Cormie, Byers and Fraser are uniformly excellent while the equally fine Radcliffe all but erases any memory of his Harry Potter self

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    • Box Office
    • 28 Mar 2012 at 03:31

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    well acted, enjoyable film

    The December Boys is a well acted film about four orphansin Australia, the eldest of which is played by Daniel Radcliffe, I couldn't help thinking it ... read more »

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    • Cardiff
    • 25 Feb 2008 at 15:41

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    From boys to men

    Despite the Radcliff dodgy Aussie accent, I found this movie utterly touching. Simple yet so powerful at the same time, with very emotional topics touched upon... read more »

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    • danniiyell
    • 2 reviews
    • 19 May 2012 at 23:17

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    I liked it

    I enjoyed this film. It took me back to my childhood days. film keeps you focused, just what you need on a crap day like today. Recommend this film.

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    • a customer
    • 29 Apr 2012 at 17:59

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    Dan Radcliff gives a very beliveable performance!

    Visually very pleasant, but film takes a long time to get into and nothing really happens. I did like it though. Perormance by Dan Radcliff as an Aussie - ... read more »

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    • HeverG
    • 47 reviews
    • Surrey, England
    • 12 Sep 2011 at 12:59

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    Touching and realistic

    A genuinely touching story of youthful friendship. A youth that many share coming from care especially in Australia where many British children in care were ... read more »

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    • Anniegetyogun
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    • Down South
    • 29 Jul 2011 at 02:27

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    Impressed with Radcliffe's wholesome performance

    I was rather impressed with Radcliffe's performance in this film. I was worried that he would be awful but infact, his character was genuine and quite ... read more »

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    • Confusing
    • 2 reviews
    • 17 Jul 2011 at 00:46

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    A Little Disappointed Really!

    Must admit I was a little disappointed with this film, the story line was week & I have seen others that tell far more touching stories of a similar nature... read more »

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    • 13 Jul 2011 at 10:11

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    Watch it once kind of film

    I didnt really know what to make of this film. I did enjoy it, but I think its one of them films you'd just watch once. The storyline is good, Daniel ... read more »

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    • Lauren Edwards
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    • 19 May 2011 at 11:59

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    Well worth watching

    Although, somewhat sad, it is a lovely story of four boys showing that their friendship is stronger than they realise, and can out last anything.

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    • 15 Apr 2011 at 13:12

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    Sentimental Drama

    December Boys is a sentimental drama that moves the viewer with a hell of a lot of emotions. Daniel Radcliffe aka Harry Potter leads the cast as one of the four... read more »

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    • filmsaremypassion
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    • Bexhill
    • 17 Dec 2010 at 16:18

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    December Boys (2007)

    Formulaic & therefore unconvincing. Nothing's dire, it's all just mediocre. Drags on.

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    • London, England
    • 14 Sep 2010 at 10:13
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