'NOWHERE BOY': Three Stars (Out of Five)
Biopic on the early teen years of John Lennon's life, centering mostly on his relationship with his mother and aunt. The film is directed by first time feature film director Sam Taylor-Wood and written by Matt Greenhalgh (who also wrote the biopic on Ian Curtis, singer for the band Joy Division). It's based on the memoir by John Lennon's sister Julia Baird. It stars Kristin Scott Thomas, Anne-Marie Duff and 'KICK-ASS's Aaron Johnson as John.
The film takes place when Lennon was a teen in the late 50's. It focuses somewhat on his musical aspirations and his first band 'The Quarrymen', which later evolved into 'The Beatles', and is highlighted by his first meetings with Paul McCartney (Thomas Brodie Sangster) and George Harrison (Sam Bell). The film primarily centers on his family relations with his Aunt Mimi (Thomas) and mother Julia (Duff) though. The film claims he didn't meet his mother until he was a teenager and knew very little about her but I've heard expert's (at least self proclaimed) comments which say the contrary and find many other inaccuracies in the film.
Despite the fact that the movie might be mainly fictionalized I didn't find it to be that entertaining or inspiring anyway. Johnson is great in the lead role and the supporting cast is all more than adequate as well but the directing is amateurish and the writing doesn't feel heart felt. The music is great though and if you're a fan of The Beatles it's probably worth your curiosity but that might be the only real reason. My three star rating might be a little generous but I'm going to stick with it, the film definitely has moments.
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Biopic on the early teen years of John Lennon's life, centering mostly on his relationship with his mother and aunt. The film is directed by first time feature film director Sam Taylor-Wood and written by Matt Greenhalgh (who also wrote the biopic on Ian Curtis, singer for the band Joy Division). It's based on the memoir by John Lennon's sister Julia Baird. It stars Kristin Scott Thomas, Anne-Marie Duff and 'KICK-ASS's Aaron Johnson as John.
The film takes place when Lennon was a teen in the late 50's. It focuses somewhat on his musical aspirations and his first band 'The Quarrymen', which later evolved into 'The Beatles', and is highlighted by his first meetings with Paul McCartney (Thomas Brodie Sangster) and George Harrison (Sam Bell). The film primarily centers on his family relations with his Aunt Mimi (Thomas) and mother Julia (Duff) though. The film claims he didn't meet his mother until he was a teenager and knew very little about her but I've heard expert's (at least self proclaimed) comments which say the contrary and find many other inaccuracies in the film.
Despite the fact that the movie might be mainly fictionalized I didn't find it to be that entertaining or inspiring anyway. Johnson is great in the lead role and the supporting cast is all more than adequate as well but the directing is amateurish and the writing doesn't feel heart felt. The music is great though and if you're a fan of The Beatles it's probably worth your curiosity but that might be the only real reason. My three star rating might be a little generous but I'm going to stick with it, the film definitely has moments.
Watch our movie review show 'MOVIE TALK' at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YDpWRaEnYQ