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December Boys Reviews

2007

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One summer, four orphans boys who have grown to be the closest of friends find themselves competing for the attention of the same family. Read more

Starring	Daniel Radcliffe, Teresa Palmer, Christian Byers, Lee Cormie
Director	Rod Hardy
Genres	Drama, Romance

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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
- 258196
- - Box Office
  - 28 Mar 2012 at 03:31
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- - 8
  - 0
  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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  - Munchkin
  - 10 reviews
  - Cardiff
  - 25 Feb 2008 at 15:41
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- - 1
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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
- - 0
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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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  - 2
  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
- - 7
  - 0
  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
  - 115 reviews
  - Down South
  - 29 Jul 2011 at 02:27
- - 2
  - 0
  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
- - 1
  - 0
  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
  - Middlesex,
  - 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
  - 125 reviews
  - 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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- - 8
  - 0
  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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  - Munchkin
  - 10 reviews
  - Cardiff
  - 25 Feb 2008 at 15:41
- - 7
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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
  - 115 reviews
  - Down South
  - 29 Jul 2011 at 02:27
- - 11
  - 10
  poor
  
  thought id rent this with daniel radcliff been in it, slow to get into and not a great deal happens not impressed with this movie.definetly not a harry potter ... read more »
  
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  - Ashington
  - 10 Mar 2008 at 15:07
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  December Boys
  
  Really enjoyed this does get a little slow in parts. Daniel Ratcliffe as always gives a great performance. I did find this quite funny at times.
  
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  - Melton Mowbray
  - 14 Mar 2008 at 12:58
- - 3
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  Pointless yawn inducer
  
  Formulaic & therefore unconvincing. Nothing's dire, it's all just mediocre. Drags on.
  
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  - 2nd row from the back, Lincolnshire
  - 27 Aug 2008 at 22:09
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  December Boys
  
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  As a fan of Daniel Radcliffe I rented December Boys. It is an enjoyable movie but don't expect alot of action. This is for you if you are into gentle, ... read more »
  
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- - julesview
  - 3 reviews
  - Whitehaven
  - 01 Apr 2008 at 14:41
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  OK
  
  Watchable but maybe not to the end - starts well.
  
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  - Mexborough
  - 16 Apr 2008 at 09:13
- - 2
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  Watchable
  
  Sweet story of four orphan boys who are show a taste of the idyllic life.
  
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  - Shrewsbury, Shropshire
  - 23 Aug 2008 at 00:25
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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
- - 1
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  Bleak December
  
  Oh, dear! Where do I start with this film? It's far too poor and never really could have been any good. It's far too bland from start to finish, lacking... read more »
  
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  - Essex
  - 11 Jan 2009 at 10:43

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Critics' reviews
- 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
- 258196
- - Box Office
  - 28 Mar 2012 at 03:31
- With this being his first post-âPotterâ effort, viewers might expect to see newly angular Daniel Radcliffe making... read more on Time Out
- 49496
- - David Jenkins
  - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:20
- The HARRY POTTER star broods maturely... A warm, sentimental glow prevails at the end
- 258197
- - Total Film
  - 28 Mar 2012 at 03:31

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