From NetFlix:
Forbidden to watch TV or go to the movies by his ultrareligious
parents, young Will (Bill Milner) gets a hold of a camera, and his
mind blossoms in this nostalgic comedy from the team behind The
Hitchhiker‘s Guide to the Galaxy. Set in 1980s Britain, the film
tells the tale of the friendship that blossoms between Will and
class bully Lee (Will Poulter) when the latter recruits Will to
help him make a home movie inspired by Rambo: First Blood
Thanks to Kate and Nigel for suggesting “Son of Rambow” which is the 320th film in our
collection.
Finally a feel-good for everyone (such films are rare these days). For some reason the film
got a PG-13 rating (parental guidance for kids under 13) due to violence. But the movie
is just about super-crazy kids making a movie. This is a sit, relax, and laugh movie. For me
just the scene with the flying dog made the whole movie worthwhile. There are other really
funny sight gags. By the way, wife Kathy also loved the film – which really says something.
For me the very last part of the movie was just a tad maudlin. Still, the happy ending just
felt right.
Glad you liked it Tony. I think I actually was put onto it by the Globe, which (rightly) pointed out that the title is a little bit misleading and I’m sure puts some people off.
I think “Son of Rambow” was one of the best films I’ve seen in a long time (right up there with “Juno” in terms of slightly off-beat, humorous and heart-warming). I’m surprised I’d never heard of it before (having come out in 2007).
GREAT BLOG, DAD!