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Son of Rambow (2007) -- Set on a long English summer in the early 80's, Son Of Rambow is a comedy about friendship, faith and the weird business of growing up.
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Son of Rambow (2007) -- Set on a long English summer in the early 8O:s, Son Of Rambow is a comedy about friendship, faith and the weird business of growing up.

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7.2/10   11,631 votes
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Garth Jennings (written by)
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Release Date:
4 April 2008 (UK) more
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Tagline:
Make Believe. Not War.
Plot:
During a long English summer in the early 1980s, two schoolboys from differing backgrounds set out to make a film inspired by First Blood (1982). full summary | add synopsis
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2 wins & 7 nominations more
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(14 articles)
Andy Serkis Plays With Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll
 (From HollywoodNorthReport.com. 28 May 2009, 1:01 AM, PDT)

Michael Caine Was There For Premiere
 (From EmpireOnline. 30 April 2009, 12:03 AM, PDT)

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Also Known As:
Der Sohn von Rambow (Germany)
Le fils de Rambow (France)
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Rated PG-13 for some violence and reckless behavior.
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96 min
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Director Garth Jennings's wife plays the nurse stitching Will Proudfoot's arm in the hospital scene. more
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Continuity: About midway through the movie, during the "flying dog" scene, the sky can be seen changing from cloudy to blue to cloudy again, almost immediately. Although this can happen in Britain quite often, even in that part of the world it can't happen *that* fast. more
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Will: O my God, I've come to say thank you for your love today. Thank you for my family and all the friends you give to me. Guard me in the dark of night, and in the morning, send your light. Amen. more
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Son of Rambow Movie Review, 5 April 2008
7/10
Author: joel massie (GoneWithTheTwins) from www.GoneWithTheTwins.com

A fairly straightforward story of friendship, rebellion, and creativity becomes an outlandish ride through comic absurdity thanks to a bevy of inventively eccentric characters clashing with the notions of order. A kid's movie with a mix of laugh-out-loud moments and weirdly clever ones, Son of Rambow plays out like an Eagle and Shark vs. Terabithia where unconventional morals collide with redeeming themes and several overactive imaginations.

Sheltered to the point of solitude by an overprotective mother and a smothering religion, young William (Bill Milner) resorts to expressing his creativity in elaborate illustrations in unlikely places. His diminutive world is forever changed when he crosses paths with school troublemaker Lee Carter, who bullies him into helping film an amateur action movie. Initially reluctant, his outlook changes after unintentionally viewing a bootlegged tape of First Blood. The explosive violence and unrestrained mayhem ignites Will's imagination, and an unlikely friendship forms when the mismatched duo set about making "Son of Rambow." The storyline follows a rather predictable progression, but what makes the film unique is the multitude of exaggerated stereotypes and off-the-wall characters. Will's heavily sheltered childhood has created an introvert desperate to escape the confines of his lifestyle, and he is alternately eccentric and sweetly innocent. Conniving and obnoxious terror Carter is contrary to Will in almost every way. Clearly a product of his disruptive upbringing, he rebels against authority as often as possible and scoffs at the idea of order. Both boys suffer from a common ailment – the lack of a father figure and a stable home, and watching their friendship grow is easily the most entertaining aspect of the film. Complementing these two are several conflicted characters whose eccentricities easily rival their own. Most notably is Didier, a French foreign exchange student whose outrageous style and attitude awes the English boys into forming a cult of followers. Even many of the teachers and the no-nonsense Brother Joshua seem infused with peculiar traits in their personalities.

While the most recognizable themes of staying true to one's heart and the bonds of friendship readily exist on the surface, more unconventional morals frequent the underlying story. In this offbeat tale of growing up, rebellion is viewed as comical and a necessary implement for combating the evils of order. Religion is shown as a suppressing tool of control, confining both creativity and imagination, as well as forbidding socializing with those outside the faith. Rarely in kid's movies do we see religion as the villain and rebellion the key to success.

Paralleling the overactive imaginations of youth, the fantastical characters and events are both the highlight of the film and it's only downside. So often the visuals and madcap occurrences will leave you torn between laughing out loud and raising an eyebrow in bewilderment. In the end, this refreshingly bizarre take on the delirium of growing up entertains with its unconventional characters and antics – plus, seeing a dead crow knock a kid off his bike never fails to amuse.

- Joel Massie

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