"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?

The close relationships cultivated on set come alive on screen.

It is often said that no great actor can compete with animals and children. However, what happened here seems to have been a little different from the others. Above all, Hugh Grant was able to break new barriers and break new ground by getting the best partner in Holt.

Publicly, he would say things like, "I finally met a kid who doesn't give me any trouble," but on set, he would offer Holt various ideas and advice every day, providing him with solid support for the young actor, who is still in his early years. Furthermore, the two often ad-libbed together, and it goes without saying that this free flow, unconstrained by a script, created an "organic atmosphere" between them.

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The storyline, in which the two complete strangers gradually come to understand each other, is in sync with the relationship between Grant and Holt on set. It is a very real phenomenon that the "documentary-like elements" that even the people involved are unaware of naturally seep into the screen. As a result, the accumulation of these charming scenes brought smiles and tears to many people. It was because of these two that they were able to recognize each other beyond their years and lead this film to become a huge hit.

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