Son of Rambow - Film only review (Son Of Rambow (DVD))

Member Name: joncarey9

Product:	Son Of Rambow (DVD)
Date:	29/07/09 (35 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Fun feel good film

Disadvantages: None

Son of Rambow is a 2007 British coming of age comedy, directed by Garth Jennings, whose previous debut film was The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005).

The film tells the story of two school children, Will Proudfoot (Bill Milner), as quiet boy from a strict religious sect, and Lee Carter (Will Poulter), the school's worst behaved pupil. The two form an unlikely friendship as they attempt to film a sequel to the 1982 action film Rambo: First Blood, for the Screen Test Young Film-Makers' Competition.

First and foremost this is a film about friendship. A warm and emotional story about two boys growing up in very different situations, but who's passion and drive to make something great pushes them together. Both Milner and Poulter are excellent throughout and really carry the film by themselves, which is a great achievement considering their ages and lack of real acting experience, really good performances from both.

It's not the funniest film in the world, you won't be laughing out loud all the way through, but it sure made me smile. This is the definition of a feel good film if I ever saw one. You really get sucked into this magical and crazy world these two boys create and it leaves you wanting more. A really great British film which will keep you entertained throughout and leave you feeling warm and happy. Highly recommended.

Main cast includes;
Bill Milner as Will Proudfoot
Will Poulter as Lee Carter
Neil Dudgeon as Brother Joshua
Adam Godley as Brethren Leader
Jessica Stevenson as Mary Proudfoot
Anna Wing as Grandma
Charlie Thrift as Duncan Miller
Tallulah Evans as Jess Proudfoot
Jules Sitruk as Didier Revol
Ed Westwick as Lawrence Carter

Release Date: 4th April 2008 (UK)
Runtime: 96 minutes
Certification: 12A

Summary: A really great film which will keep you entertained throughout and leave you feeling happy