About a Boy (DVD) (Full Screen) (US Version) DVD Region 1

ABOUT A BOY, directed by Chris and Paul Weitz, stars Hugh Grant as Will Freeman, a proudly self-absorbed 38-year-old Londoner. Living lavishly off the royalties from a hit Christmas song penned by his father, Will excels at nothing except doing nothing, which, in his case, includes shopping for CDs and having his hair "professionally disheveled." When Will makes a guilt-free exit from a brief fling with a single mom, he decides to crash a meeting of S.P.A.T. (Single Parents, Alone Together) in pursuit of more single mothers. This scheme leads to meeting Suzie (Victoria Smurfit) and Marcus (Nicholas Hoult), the socially awkward 12-year-old son of her flaky best friend, Fiona (Toni Collette). A series of odd situations leads to Will and Marcus becoming unlikely friends, and gradually both of their lives start to change for the better. However, when Will falls for the lovely Rachel (Rachel Weisz) and attempts to pass Marcus off as his son, things go awry. In order to win the heart of Rachel and make amends with Marcus, Will must finally grow up--and completely embarrass himself in front of hundreds of people. Reveling in its characters' quirks and flaws, ABOUT A BOY is a smart, funny, and fast-paced comedy, meticulously crafted by the Weitz brothers. Grant, in possibly the best performance of his career, wisely covers his patented charm with a shallow facade, and Hoult avoids being too cute or precocious; instead, the two actors develop believable characters that grudgingly warm up to each other. Collette is suitably bizarre as a depressed hippie mother, and Weisz provides excellent support in her relatively small role. However, it's clear from the title that this film is about the boys. And that includes Badly Drawn Boy (aka Damon Gough) who contributes an outstanding soundtrack that recalls Simon and Garfunkel's work on THE GRADUATE. Given Nick Hornby's excellent source material, ABOUT A BOY could have easily been an enjoyable movie, but in the hands of its talented collaborators, it's a truly exceptional tale.

"...Hugh Grant, who has a good line in charm, has never been more charming than in ABOUT A BOY....A comedy of confidence and grace..." - Roger, Ebert (Critic and screenwriter), Chicago Sun-Times

"...The script contains an arresting mixture of uproarious, tender, and bitingly abrasive moments....This is a captivating film; superlative writing and acting make it soar..." - Stephen, Farber (Movieline Critic), Movieline's Hollywood Life, 05/01/2002

"...A pleasurable experience..." - Kim, Newman (Film Critic), Sight and Sound, 05/01/2002

"...Thanks to the excellently adapted script, we are shown a group of characters with real emotional depth....The Weitzes have directed the film with great ability..." - Mark, Adams (Hollywood Reporter film critic), Hollywood Reporter, 03/26/2002

"...[The directors] handle the sentimentality of the story with a light, sweet touch....You succumb to the movie's warmth and bonhomie..." - A. O., Scott (New York Times Critic), New York Times, 05/17/2002

"...ABOUT A BOY is that rare film that's as clever and moving as the book on which it was based....It's a well-written, witty film whose memorable characters grapple with the nature of family, love, friendship and despair..." - Claudia, Puig (USA TODAY CRITIC), USA Today, 05/17/2002

"...[The directors] deliver a punchy, smirking script, laced with irreverence. Just as importantly, there's real chemistry between Grant and his young co-star..." - James, White (Film Critic), Total Film, 05/02/2002

"...Hugh Grant has grown up, holding on to his lightness and witty cynicism....Grant draws on, and deepens, his enjoyable performance as the seducer boss in Bridget Jones' Diary..." - Owen, Gleiberman (Entertainment Weekly Critic), Entertainment Weekly, 05/24/2002

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Product Title:	About a Boy (DVD) (Full Screen) (US Version) 單親插班生 (DVD) (全熒幕) (美國版) 单亲插班生 (DVD) (全荧幕) (美国版) About a Boy (Full Frame) (US Version) About a Boy (Full Frame) (US Version)
Artist Name(s):	Toni Collette (Actor) | Rachel Weisz (Actor) | Nicholas Hoult (Actor) | Hugh Grant (Actor) | Stefania Sandrelli | David Nessim Lawrence | Adam Herz | Tim Bevan | Jane Rosenthal | Paul Smurfit (Actor) 東妮歌樂蒂 (Actor) | 麗素慧絲 (Actor) | Nicholas Hoult (Actor) | 曉格蘭特 (Actor) | Stefania Sandrelli | David Nessim Lawrence | Adam Herz | Tim Bevan | Jane Rosenthal | Paul Smurfit (Actor) 东妮歌乐蒂 (Actor) | 丽素慧丝 (Actor) | Nicholas Hoult (Actor) | 晓格兰特 (Actor) | Stefania Sandrelli | David Nessim Lawrence | Adam Herz | Tim Bevan | Jane Rosenthal | Paul Smurfit (Actor) Toni Collette (Actor) | レイチェル・ワイズ (Actor) | Nicholas Hoult (Actor) | ヒュー・グラント (Actor) | Stefania Sandrelli | David Nessim Lawrence | Adam Herz | Tim Bevan | Jane Rosenthal | Paul Smurfit (Actor) Toni Collette (Actor) | Rachel Weisz (Actor) | Nicholas Hoult (Actor) | 휴그랜트 (Actor) | Stefania Sandrelli | David Nessim Lawrence | Adam Herz | Tim Bevan | Jane Rosenthal | Paul Smurfit (Actor)
Director:	David Nessim Lawrence | Adam Herz | Deborah Evans David Nessim Lawrence | Adam Herz | Deborah Evans David Nessim Lawrence | Adam Herz | Deborah Evans David Nessim Lawrence | Adam Herz | Deborah Evans David Nessim Lawrence | Adam Herz | Deborah Evans
Producer:	Stefania Sandrelli | Tim Bevan | Carter Burwell | Jane Rosenthal | Deborah Evans Stefania Sandrelli | Tim Bevan | Carter Burwell | Jane Rosenthal | Deborah Evans Stefania Sandrelli | Tim Bevan | Carter Burwell | Jane Rosenthal | Deborah Evans Stefania Sandrelli | Tim Bevan | Carter Burwell | Jane Rosenthal | Deborah Evans Stefania Sandrelli | Tim Bevan | Carter Burwell | Jane Rosenthal | Deborah Evans
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Release Date:	2003-01-14
UPC Code:	025192245220
Language:	English
Country of Origin:	United States
Picture Format:	NTSC What is it?
Color Information:	Color
Disc Format(s):	DVD
Region Code:	1 - USA, Canada, U.S. Territories What is it?
Rating:	PG-13 (MPAA)
Publisher:	Universal Studios Home Video
Package Weight:	108 (g)
Shipment Unit:	1 What is it?
YesAsia Catalog No.:	1004361146

Director: Paul Weitz, Chris Weitz

DVD Features:

Region 1
Keep Case
Full Frame - 1.33
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Additional Release Material:
Outtakes
Trailers
Audio Commentary: Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz - Directors
Deleted Scenes (w/ Director's Comments)
Featurette: SANTA'S SUPER SLEIGH
Making Of: THE MAKING OF ABOUT A BOY
Music Video:
1. Badly Drawn Boy - "Silent Sigh"
2. Badly Drawn Boy - "Something to Talk About"
Interactive Features:
Scene Access
Interactive Menus
Karaoke
Trivia Game:
1. "How Cool are You?" Quiz
Text/Photo Galleries:
Production Notes
Additional Text:
1. Lyrics to "Santa's Super Sleigh"
2. English to English Dictionary