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December Boys
For many years, four teenage orphans at an Australian outback convent have watched their younger comrades find new parents, and realize that they may never be adopted. One summer, they find themselves competing for the attention of the same family.
29 April 1940, Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
7 April 1943, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
1932, Yorkshire, England, UK
14 June 1977, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
1952, Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
1 March 1993, Australia
18 February 1971, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
23 July 1989, Fulham, London, England, UK
31 August 1940, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
26 February 1986, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
31 July 1993, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
October 12, 2007
Director Rod Hardy adds some whimsical touches to an otherwise cliche-filled story, but the young orphans never emerge as full-blooded characters.
October 02, 2007
No reason to see it. No reason not to see it, either. Shrug.
October 06, 2007
Pleasant but pedestrian.
August 11, 2011
Mildly involving tale of four orphan boys in the Outback
October 11, 2007
Conflicted but well-acted.
September 28, 2007
Particularly for Radcliffe fans, it's an agreeable journey.
December 09, 2007
Fans and industry watchers who wonder whether Radcliffe has what it takes to turn his increasingly sophisticated performances in [Harry Potter] into a full-blown adult career as an actor... can see for themselves: the kid's got talent...
February 22, 2008
The coast of Australia is an apt setting for Rod Hardy's precious drama: It's Beaches for men.
September 21, 2007
There seem to be two movies going on here at the same time, and December Boys would have been better off going all the way with one of them.
September 21, 2007
Though familiar as an old shoe, this is straightforward and well told.
October 08, 2007
I was not charmed. I was not moved.
November 03, 2007
Radcliffe is good at showing vulnerability but without the skills to give it gradation. The magic doesn't work for him this time.
