Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

Excellent film with a gripping story!

Admirable film.

It is both painfully honest and laugh-out-loud funny at the same time.

Now that IMDb has forced us to read reviews by helpfulness first and only and made it impossible to reorder reviews in the order we might want to read them, I doubt any one-star reviews will see the light of day. Especially for the "Worthy" films. Films that promote the narrative. Single guy, living the perfect life is not complete without an annoying, ugly kid, uglier mother and unlikely mid-life crisis. I cringed throughout this dross that anyone could enjoy it or fall for the daft plot. Hugh Grant, I admit, is totally edible throughout. The film is almost worth watching for him alone. Almost.

It's a rom-com but not like your usual, it's between a man and a boy. Two different lives, two different sets of problems but ultimately one thing in common: depression, loneliness and unhappiness. Hugh Grant plays Will, a thirty-something bachelor who lives off family royalties and lives his life responsibility free.. Always on the lookout for women he makes up that he has a son and joins a single parents group. Here he meets a woman and on their first date to the park she brings along her friends son Marcus (played by Nicholas Hoult). Marcus is a socially awkward, bullied teenager who sees Will as a perfect match for his depressed Mother. The relationship that Will and Marcus develop is something special and takes them on a real coming of age journey together.Nicholas Hoult was only 12 when filming About a Boy and it was his first major role so the pressure was on for him to give a convincing performance when he was the co-lead actor in the movie. He had the support of Hugh Grant so it wasn't on his shoulders to carry the movie on his own but he had a significant amount of screen time and was as an important character as Hugh Grant. His performance was incredibly good, he played the anti-social, shy and nerdy kid extremely well, he didn't just get by, he excelled and really made the character his own. If you've seen Hugh Grant movies before then you will know what to expect from his performance. He complimented Hoult very well, having what seems at first as polar opposite personalities but as the film progresses we see that their differences aren't all that significant. The supporting cast all give solid performances also, adding the depth required convincingly.The story on paper seems a little far-fetched as it doesn't appear to be a story that would likely be presented in real life or even widely accepted in modern society. The message behind the story is one of desperation, loneliness, depression and companionship. It's touching and emotional at times but then hilariously heart-warming at others. It's a very charming movie that will leave you feeling very satisfied as the credits roll.9/10

We can say anything about Hugh Grant, but not that he is bad at his job. I believe this is his most mature, perhaps the best performance of his career. We see something that we did not have a chance to see before in Grant's career. We are able feel Will's progress from a completely hopeless eternal child, to the man who finally decided to participate in the life around him. Markus is a compelling portrait of all of us at some point in life, when we were so lost that, not only we did not have the answers, but we were not even aware of the issues. The movie is spicy, but not because they play on humor but because they are extremely honest about the people and their weaknesses.

An adaptation of the 1998 novel of the same name by Nick Hornby, 'About a Boy' is a Delightful film, that is truly fun & amazingly entertaining. I had a ball & wasn't bored even for a minute!'About a Boy' Synopsis: A cynical, immature young man is taught how to act like a grown-up by a little boy.'About a Boy' works miraculously as an entertainer. The journey of both of the protagonists is so beautiful & funny, that its intensely infectious. There are moments where I laughed a lot & there were moments when I felt emotional. Its a nearly perfect film about imperfect people.Peter Hedges, Chris Weitz & Paul Weitz's Adapted Screenplay is exceptionally well-written, with some lovely dialogue, as well. Chris Weitz & Paul Weitz's Direction is fabulous. They've made a truly heartwarming film in all respects. Cinematography & Editing are good.Performance-Wise: Hugh Grant & Nicholas Hoult are the life of 'About a Boy'. Their on-screen chemistry is outstanding & their performances respectively, are flawless! Toni Collette is another topper. She's simply brilliant here. Rachel Weisz has a brief role, yet she has done well.On the whole, 'About a Boy' is a complete winner. Two Thumbs Up!