Guest Blogger: Cati 2

“About a Boy” is a enjoyable comedy about life and love, and how you need them both. The story begins with a 38 year old bachelor named Will. He’s never had a job or a real relationship, and he lives off of the royalties of his deceased father who wrote a holiday song “Santa’s Super Sleigh”. He soon finds that he needs a new strategy to meet the right kind of women, women who won’t want a long relationship. He thinks he found the answer in two simple words: single moms. At first it works, and he meets a beautiful woman named Suzie. However, Susie soon introduces Will to her manic depressive friend Fiona and her bullied son Marcus. Marcus sees Will as someone who can help his mother, who can’t seem to make herself happy. Pretty soon, Marcus is spending all his time with Will, who is starting to finally see what it means to have real relationships in his life, and the things they can change. Will is played by Hugh Grant, who is perfect because of his charming nature. Marcus is probably my favorite character though, because he is so awkwardly loveable that you can’t help but relate to him and sympathize with him. The theme of the movie is based on the importance of relationships and shows the human need for love and acceptance. I agree with critics opinions that the way the characters are developed and react makes this cute love story a comedy. I would recommend this movie to anyone that wants a good laugh and a happy ending.