Hugh Grant plays charming cad in offbeat romantic comedy, ‘About a Boy’
During “About a Boy,” the Weitz brothers insert a message about the messiness of real life and the importance of everyone pulling together to help each other. Fortunately, they never allow the uplifting theme to overwhelm Grant’s character, a selfishly unrepentant man who would easily fit into the “Seinfeld” universe and reluctantly recognizes the importance of relationships. FILM REVIEW
“About a Boy”
Grade: B-
Starring: Hugh Grant, Toni Collette, Rachel Weisz and Nicholas Hoult; screenplay by Peter Hedges, Paul Weitz and Chris Weitz, based on the novel by Nick Hornby; produced by Jane Rosenthal, Robert De Niro, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner and Brad Epstein; directed by Paul and Chris Weitz.
Running Time: 101 minutes.
Parental Guide: PG-13 rating (harsh four-letter profanity, adult themes).