It very rarely happens that a movie, based on a successful novel, can live up to the expectations. And yet again this theory is proved. Because 'About a Boy' is just an ok, well made film that almost never excites as much as the book by Nick Hornby. Some moments are funny, others sad and in the end the makers did their job. But that isn't supposed to their main goal. They have to at least show us why they thought it was necessary to turn it into a film. And they never did in my opinion. So if you want to have an ok time, see the film. If you really want to enjoy yourself, read the book. Same goes for the other Hornby-novels-turned-into-films 'Fever Pitch' and 'High Fidelity'. 5/10
Review of About a Boy
