About a Boy is a great movie for families with older children. Although some of the adult themes aren't appropriate for younger children, older middle school kids and high school kids will love watching this with their parents. Hugh Grant plays Will, a man who preys on single women. While attempting to conquer another, he meets a boy names Marcus. Marcus is desperately trying to find a way to keep his depressed mother happy in an effort to keep her from committing suicide. (Despite this aspect, the movie really is uplifting.) Although Will isn't really interested in dating Marcus's mother, the two of them become friends.
The best scene in the film is one we can all relate to, in which Marcus sings "Killing Me Softly" at a talent show in an effort to make her happy. He is nearly laughed off stage until Will steps in to save the day.
A cute movie that is often overlooked. Don't miss this one!Read full review
Bought this movie because Hugh Grant stars in it. I enjoy most Hugh Grant movies. This one is Ok. Hugh wants to meet women, makes up he is single dad so he can attend single parents club so he can meet single moms. Gets caught up in his lie and eventually found out. By this time one of the single moms has a son that attaches himself to Hugh. At first Hugh is annoyed by the boy but then everything works out in the end. Some humor worth watching.