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Deeply weird Selleck vehicle that channels future Shawshank and a million other prison films. Starts off like a rom-com, with soothing music and telemovie vibes. It then deteriorates into a silly action flick, with Tom up to his eyeballs in trouble.
He has been framed for a botched police investigation, as two overacting cops smash down the wrong door, and mistake Selleck for a drug dealer. Improbably, cleanskin Tom is hauled into court and sentenced to a prison term.
There he meets F. Murray Abraham (who thinks he's up for another Oscar) an experienced con who teaches him the rules of the big house. What unfolds is vicious, violent and unintentionally hilarious.
I didn't care though, because it's Selleck, who is like pizza. Even if it's bad, it's still pretty good. 5/10.
He has been framed for a botched police investigation, as two overacting cops smash down the wrong door, and mistake Selleck for a drug dealer. Improbably, cleanskin Tom is hauled into court and sentenced to a prison term.
There he meets F. Murray Abraham (who thinks he's up for another Oscar) an experienced con who teaches him the rules of the big house. What unfolds is vicious, violent and unintentionally hilarious.
I didn't care though, because it's Selleck, who is like pizza. Even if it's bad, it's still pretty good. 5/10.
Change of pace for Hugh Grant, with a twist on his character from Bridget Jones, and proof he is better in these roles than the stereotypical rom-com he is best known for.
Hugh stars as Will, a shallow and selfish mooch who lives off the royalties of his Dad's 1969 one-hit-wonder Christmas song. He is prowling for single mums when he meets Marcus, a miserable pre-teen whose Mum is suicidal and school life is a misery.
The story twists and turns with brilliant performances by Grant, Toni Collette and Nicholas Hoult, as Will slowly learns how to connect with people around him. While it has some serious moments, About a Boy has some hilarious scenes, mostly due to Hugh's charm and comic timing. Brilliant 10/10.
Hugh stars as Will, a shallow and selfish mooch who lives off the royalties of his Dad's 1969 one-hit-wonder Christmas song. He is prowling for single mums when he meets Marcus, a miserable pre-teen whose Mum is suicidal and school life is a misery.
The story twists and turns with brilliant performances by Grant, Toni Collette and Nicholas Hoult, as Will slowly learns how to connect with people around him. While it has some serious moments, About a Boy has some hilarious scenes, mostly due to Hugh's charm and comic timing. Brilliant 10/10.
By the numbers, going through the motions, predictable and silly Netflix film. You know the type. Reasonable cast, horrid script and middling action sequences. This lazy rerun of True Lies/Mr and Mrs Smith/Get Smart is all of the above.
Foxx and Diaz star as former CIA Operatives who have settled into civilian life with their two children. Unfortunately, their identities have leaked, and they need to retrieve a who-cares McGuffin via Glenn Close (Diaz's Mum) in the UK.
There are some funny moments, with Diaz reminding us what she is capable of, and Foxx delivering a standard Foxx performance. Close should be embarrassed, but she treats the material like she's doing Shakespeare. Pretty forgettable 6/10.
Foxx and Diaz star as former CIA Operatives who have settled into civilian life with their two children. Unfortunately, their identities have leaked, and they need to retrieve a who-cares McGuffin via Glenn Close (Diaz's Mum) in the UK.
There are some funny moments, with Diaz reminding us what she is capable of, and Foxx delivering a standard Foxx performance. Close should be embarrassed, but she treats the material like she's doing Shakespeare. Pretty forgettable 6/10.