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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6 out of 8 people found this review helpful This movie has many themes, the most important one is about learning and striving to become an honest human being. Sometimes the comedy can be a bit intrusive but it doesn't fall flat, and succeeds ... Read More This movie has many themes, the most important one is about learning and striving to become an honest human being. Sometimes the comedy can be a bit intrusive but it doesn't fall flat, and succeeds best when it supports the main themes. As a Yank I struggled with the broader Yorkshire accents, and I did wonder whether adolescent boys of 17 and 18 are that sophisticated (American boys certainly aren't so I lament my lack of exposure). Nonetheless, the acting was uniformly good and in some cases excellent, and I will enjoy seeing this again. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
3 out of 5 people found this review helpful I did not like this movie and would not recommend it to anyone. I suffered through the entire thing hoping that it would get better. I like the motorcycle riding professor until they introduced the ... Read More I did not like this movie and would not recommend it to anyone. I suffered through the entire thing hoping that it would get better. I like the motorcycle riding professor until they introduced the fact that he had issues with fondeling the boys he offered rides home. I felt like through the whole movie they were pushing the whole gay male thing too much. I was even a little confused because it seemed like even some of the straight boys were attracted to one of their professors. It made you think that all british boys have homosexual tendancies. I just didn't like the movie. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful I enjoyed the movie because it's been awhile since I saw a movie that forced me to actually listen and try to keep up with the fast dialog. I'm a sci-fi guy so really enjoy movies that are really ... Read More I enjoyed the movie because it's been awhile since I saw a movie that forced me to actually listen and try to keep up with the fast dialog. I'm a sci-fi guy so really enjoy movies that are really out there. This movie is obvious to point out its message:
1) Being gay is not a phase, and gay love can be painful (emotionally -- geez).. just like straight love.
2) Old men fondling school boys is just another Wednesday.
3) Even "<unt-struck" boys have an urge to be $ucked-off by teachers.
And finally
4) Literature and history is fun and captivating. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
2 out of 5 people found this review helpful Really terrible movie. I was shocked to see the movie seemed to condone/glorify an older man's obsession with and MOLESTATION of his underage students (not to mention the other teacher's open ... Read More Really terrible movie. I was shocked to see the movie seemed to condone/glorify an older man's obsession with and MOLESTATION of his underage students (not to mention the other teacher's open flirtations with his students). I can't believe someone financed the making of this movie. For some reason other reviewers are describing the groping of students as something romantic and acceptable. ??? So, other than the eye-openers I described, the movie was a big snoozefest. I wish I had read the reviews before I rented it. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 4 people found this review helpful I tried, really tried to watch this flick but was never able to grasp the plot like others have. I guess I was looking for some clever plot or a charismatic character to stand out, but neither ... Read More I tried, really tried to watch this flick but was never able to grasp the plot like others have. I guess I was looking for some clever plot or a charismatic character to stand out, but neither happened. I know that many caught on to the fact that the story had a rather strong homosexual bent, which did not bother me alot, but overall the story just never caught on to me. I guess you need to be British to understand the humor in the movie but I just could not dig it. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No |
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