The History Boys (2006) Reviews
- Starring:
- Richard Griffiths, Frances de la Tour, (more)
- Director(s):
- Nicholas Hytner
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Category:
- Independent Films
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33 out of 41 people found this review helpful The real plot: This movie is about 2 gay teachers, the boys who almost all seem to have homosexual inclinations, and the romantic love a man has for a boy? This movie is rediculous; it tries to lead ... Read More The real plot: This movie is about 2 gay teachers, the boys who almost all seem to have homosexual inclinations, and the romantic love a man has for a boy? This movie is rediculous; it tries to lead you into this great story about these kids trying to get into Oxford, but then it throws a curve ball and turns into a movie about how the old fat teacher wants to sodomize his students, and how they humorously deal with it, and then the new teacher brought in to prepare them for the boys' college interviews, also falls in love with one of the boys, and this boy who has a girlfriend all of a sudden now wants to get involved with the new teacher sexually? Everyone turns gay. Its insane. The movie would have been great, lot's of intellectual stimulation-reminded me of Dead Poet's Society a bit, but if you couldnt even fathom watching Broke Back Mountain, then this is definitely not for you! Oh, and it was slow, some of us fell asleep. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
10 out of 15 people found this review helpful Being English I was looking forward to this movie. What a let down don't waste your time watching it. I watched half and then turned it off. Not sure what planet these boys are from. I don't ... Read More Being English I was looking forward to this movie. What a let down don't waste your time watching it. I watched half and then turned it off. Not sure what planet these boys are from. I don't think I've ever seen anybody act so pompous. Big thumbs down. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful Character development seemed non existent because every one of the students was a drone. No individuals amongst them displaying their strengths and weaknesses - i mean seriously, who excels at ... Read More Character development seemed non existent because every one of the students was a drone. No individuals amongst them displaying their strengths and weaknesses - i mean seriously, who excels at everything? I realise they passed their A-Levels and have been put together in one classroom, i'm just saying that in the real world people are better at some subjects than others, and that didn't come across.
Whilst watching this i felt nothing for any of the students because i didn't know anything about them, what were their dreams and/or ambitions? were they confused about life and didn't know what they wanted? Maybe all of this came out later in the film but by that point i'd turned it off coz i didn't care.
Rent 'This is England' it's a far superior movie. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful An enjoyable movie, just don't set your expectations for another "Dead Poet's Society." This movie follows that sort of plot, only with gay undertones (or not so undertoned) and certainly not as ... Read More An enjoyable movie, just don't set your expectations for another "Dead Poet's Society." This movie follows that sort of plot, only with gay undertones (or not so undertoned) and certainly not as memorable. Still, it was worth a rental...just not something I need to see twice. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful A group of 'gifted' students? If so how, in what way, by what evidence? Other than their ability to spontaneously break into classical poetry recitals or 2 minute segments of plays, none of the ... Read More A group of 'gifted' students? If so how, in what way, by what evidence? Other than their ability to spontaneously break into classical poetry recitals or 2 minute segments of plays, none of the characters seem to be very gifted at all. I had pretty good hopes for the movie but just noticed that it got worse and worse as it progressed. The characters weren't realistic, the dialog artificial, the premise of the story was not supported, and the character development was a sudden change as if a light switch was turned on, and not a carefully developed maturation of those involved
Better to spend your time watching Good Will Hunting or Dead Poets Society for the 20th time. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
7 out of 12 people found this review helpful Maybe if there were a more intellectual viewing audience the other reviews would not be so abrasive. British or not, it is a movie that requires SOME brainpower and it was my cup of tea. If you're ... Read More Maybe if there were a more intellectual viewing audience the other reviews would not be so abrasive. British or not, it is a movie that requires SOME brainpower and it was my cup of tea. If you're up for something different and have an open mind..give this flick a try. I'm not saying its oscar worthy by any means but I found it entertaining. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
8 out of 15 people found this review helpful This was a boring film from across the pond and I'm one that typically enjoys movies from the UK. At times I couldn't understand what was being said and the sub-titles were of no help. Even if I ... Read More This was a boring film from across the pond and I'm one that typically enjoys movies from the UK. At times I couldn't understand what was being said and the sub-titles were of no help. Even if I was able to discect what was being said I can honestly say it wouldn't have changed my opinon. It was silly to the point of being unbelievable and stupid! A waste of time! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
5 out of 12 people found this review helpful If you enjoy watching a movie about an old fat man, who fondles the balls of his students whilst riding on the back of his motorcycle, then this is the movie for you. (I am not kidding he really is a ... Read More If you enjoy watching a movie about an old fat man, who fondles the balls of his students whilst riding on the back of his motorcycle, then this is the movie for you. (I am not kidding he really is a ball fondler) It is disgusting, and in the end they celebrate the life of the ball fondler. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
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