The unexpected death of her husband sends a woman and her seven children, ages 2-14, into emotional turmoil and financial crisis in 1967 Dublin. She is forced to borrow money from a ... See full summary »
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A feud develops between two air traffic controllers: one cocky and determined while the other is restrained and laidback, which inevitably affects their lives.
Director:
Mike Newell
Stars:
John Cusack,
Billy Bob Thornton,
Cate Blanchett
Based on Nick Hornby's best-selling novel, About A Boy is the story of a cynical, immature young man who is taught how to act like a grown-up by a little boy
The unexpected death of her husband sends a woman and her seven children, ages 2-14, into emotional turmoil and financial crisis in 1967 Dublin. She is forced to borrow money from a ruthless loan shark to make ends meet. She faces her dismal existence by selling fruits and vegetables at an open air market where she spends time with a best friend who gives her encouragement. Wishing to escape her existence, if only for a short time, she dreams of finding enough money to attend an upcoming Tom Jones concert. She realizes her dream by accepting her first date with a French baker. Her kids pool their money so she can buy a new dress. Of course, eventually the family has to face the loan shark, but this is a movie where obstacles are maybe too easily overcome. Written by
John Sacksteder <jsackste@bellsouth.net>
Agnes Browne works on a fruit and vegetable stall on Moore Street, Dublin city centre's famous market street. In reality, the market stall scenes were shot on Thorncastle Street, and adjacent Bridge Street, in Ringsend, on Dublin's Southside. See more »
Goofs
The movie is set in 1967 but the car that Tom Jones uses at the end of the movie to visit Agnes is a 1971 Lincoln Continental. See more »
Quotes
Marion Monks:
We're here for a good time, not a long time. And having a friend like you is as good as it gets.
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I have seen this movie on 21 March 2000. It was the Sneak Preview that day in my home town cinema. I really loved the story. You shouldn't think too much of the story though, since (for example) the Tom Jones Part is really dumb. But I suppose the director put this part in as a joke.
I had a great time watching. Several times I needed extra oxygen (so to speak), 'cause I had to laugh so loud. Especially the scene where Agnes is burying her husband is hilarious!
I shall rent this flick on DVD some time to watch it again (and again and again....)
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I have seen this movie on 21 March 2000. It was the Sneak Preview that day in my home town cinema. I really loved the story. You shouldn't think too much of the story though, since (for example) the Tom Jones Part is really dumb. But I suppose the director put this part in as a joke.
I had a great time watching. Several times I needed extra oxygen (so to speak), 'cause I had to laugh so loud. Especially the scene where Agnes is burying her husband is hilarious!
I shall rent this flick on DVD some time to watch it again (and again and again....)