Son of Rambow Reviews

WHY!

I dont see why anyone could release this film. its full of babies that cannot speak properly and it just makes me feel sick when they try and act.

Also you cannot try and make a film called SON OF RAMBO.....w, with a 'w' because its just insulting to the REAL rambo films.

disgrace

Where Gondry meets Grange Hill

A very sweet film that is a refreshing alternative to the Richard Curtis version of English lovable comedy. The young leads do a remarkable job considering it's their first ever film they deliver the laughs. They use language which is probably like Chaucer to their 21st Century ears (I was once dropped to substitute for writing 'is skill' after my name on the football team sheet posted on the wall).

It's a bit flawed of course. I don't recognise the 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit' type family but I do remember a kid at school who's family wouldn't let him watch TV, so I'll give them that. The 'away from home mother' seemed a bit convenient also, and the 6th Form kids were all dressed like they were appearing on Top of the Pops and then moving on to The Wag. I wasn't like that.

All in all though, tons of fun. The French exchange student is a work of genius, there's a wonderful cameo from Eric Sykes and I'm sure there's an homage to Wes Anderson's Barclaycard commercial in there. I hope so, because it deserves one. Enjoy.

Fantastic Fun...

From start to finish this film is just light-hearted, good fun! It's one of those films where you get really involved with the characters because they are so believeable - Bill Milner is just incredible as 'Lee Carter', it couldn't have been cast better! This film will get you laughing out loud at some bits and giggling like a teenager at others... a must see if you want a refreshing change from the norm.

[Highly rated reviewer]

Witty warm and full of life...

This just about catches the exact feel of the early eighties, and how a group of school kids would react to one of their peers making a movie to win a TV film competition. Full of poseurs, infighting, bickering crammed with ideas, fun and unbridled unapologetic charm, superb thoughtful playing from all involved. Hey !!, on seeing this at the Sundance film festival Paramount immediately opened their check books and bought $8 million rights to this (a record)... and they can spot a film... just shows you, there is definately something worth seeing here. Recommended.

[Highly rated reviewer]

Gave up

We started to watch this but gave up after the first 10 minutes. Wasn't funny at all......

Why?

The worst film i've seen for a long time - it's like a CITV series with a bit of swearing.

Charmless

This film was the exact opposite of what I had hoped for: charmless, nasty, bitty, clumsy and entirely unconvincing. Don't waste your time, rent something by Shane Meadows instead.

Childish & Poor Acting

If I hadn't noticed Eric Sykes I'd have switched the film off within 30mins - the acting is terrible & I mean terrible, the plot is childish so definitely not one for adults

son of rambow

Had to turn the fillm off half way through as dreadfull. Its a bad advert for british film making, dont bother

[Highly rated reviewer]

Rated 12?

I cant imagine many over 12s enjoying this. It all felt a bit like a CBBC TV show with the not-so-special-effects, mediocre acting and utilitarian dialogue. I dont think I laughed once.

And hinging a plot on entirely unfeasible events is something best left to magical or fairy-tale stories. To do so in a 'reality based' story insults the intelligence of the audience, over 12 or not.