"About a Boy" An unexpected chemical reaction that transcends age differences. Why are movies with great combinations of popular actors and child actors so interesting?

"About a Boy" synopsis

London. Will Freeman is a playboy who enjoys the carefree single life. After an encounter with an attractive single mother who suddenly appears in front of him, Will Freeman pretends to be a single The Father and joins a self-help group for his unrequited love.

Index

• A popular actor who hates children breaks down his own walls.
• The close relationships cultivated on set come alive on screen.
• Masterpiece of famous child actor and B. Murray “What Vincent Taught Me”

A popular actor who hates children breaks down his own walls.

The story is set in London. Although Will (Hugh Grant) is 38 years old, he doesn't have a regular job and lives off the royalties from his late father's hit Christmas song. Marcus, on the other hand, is a 12-year-old boy who manages to live a strong life while taking care of his mother, who is a bit mentally unwell. The two had no connection other than ``neither of us had any friends,'' but they met by chance, and as they filled in the pieces of each other's hearts, they developed an irreplaceable friendship.

The movie ``About a Boy'' (2002) is a wonderfully seasoned adaptation of the best-selling novel by author Nick Hornby. Its charm lies above all in its strange casting. In particular, the combination of the middle-aged man played by Hugh Grant and the boy played by Nicholas Hoult is exquisite. Just by looking at the poster photo with the two of them side by side, I can't help but think, ``This movie is definitely going to be interesting!''

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Even though Hugh Grant's classically handsome appearance is as usual, the child actor's exquisitely "ugly cuteness" is miraculous. In short, the poster suggests, ``You want to see what kind of flavor will be created when these two co-star together, right?'' I think this is a wonderful presentation that clearly captures the charm of the movie.

No wonder this combination seems fresh. We've never seen popular actor Hugh Grant work so closely with children before. No, even he himself was honest about it, confessing, ``I don't really like children, and I'm not the type of person to pat children on the head.When I interact with children, I don't have time to spare, and it really bothers me.'' There are so many. The fact that he has such intense interactions with child actor Nicholas Hoult in the 100-minute movie shows that he has made up his mind to do so. As a result, we are able to fully enjoy Grant's completely new appeal as it emerges from an unexpected chemical reaction.

The close relationships cultivated on set come alive on screen.