Rent Son of Rambow (2007)
3.5 of 5 from 334 ratings
1h 32min
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- Synopsis:
- A long English summer in the early '80s and two boys are about to form an unlikely friendship. Will Proudfoot has been brought up in a strictly religious household, forbidden to watch TV or listen to music. But after Lee Carter, the school trouble-maker, blows Will's mind with a pirate copy of Rambo: First Blood, Will's easily persuaded to act in Lee's home made movie sequel. Armed only with a camera "borrowed" from Lee's brother and their limitless imagination, the pair plot stunt after stunt, dodging teachers and family all the way, as they do whatever it takes to finish their masterpiece in time to enter it in the Screen Test competition.
- Actors:
- Bill Milner, Will Poulter, Jessica Hynes, Neil Dudgeon, Anna Wing, Tallulah Evans, Emilie Chesnais, Paul Ritter, Finola McMahon, Rachel Mureatroyd, Taylor Richardson, Peter Robinson, Charlie Thrift, Jules Sitruk, Sam Kubrick-Finney, James Clarke, Zofia Brooks, Denise Orita, Eric Sykes, Ed Westwick
- Directors:
- Garth Jennings
- Writers:
- Garth Jennings
- Studio:
- Optimum
- Genres:
- Comedy
- Collections:
- A History of Films about Film: Part 2, A History of Cinemas in Films
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 11/08/2008
- Run Time:
- 95 minutes
- Languages:
- English DTS-HD High Resolution 2.0
- Subtitles:
- None
- DVD Regions:
- Region 2
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 2.35:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- Bonus:
- Making Of Featurette
- Interview With Jessica Hynes Nee Stevenson
- Interview With Will And Bill
- V.S. Competition Winner Footage
- Aron: Part I
- Geography Lesson
- Commentary with Garth, Nick, Will And Bill
- Trailer
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Reviews (3) of Son of Rambow
Delightful flashback - Son of Rambow review by CP Customer
A wonderful trip back to the 80's awaits anyone who picks up Son of Rambow. The recreation of the Vietnam classic plays an important part in proceedings, but Jennings ensures there's plenty more going on. So those dreading a high bodycount matched with tons of violence will be pleased by their ommission.
Both of the young leads while apparently inexperienced are terrific. You'll spend plenty of time remembering your own youth and surroundings as this story unfolds. It is charming, funny and touching, clearly one of the best UK films of recent times.
2 out of 4 members found this review helpful.
son of rambo - Son of Rambow review by CP Customer
it was a nice trip back into the 80s but i found a very very story line all in all i found the film a waste i did-not stay to the end
1 out of 1 members found this review helpful.
Best Childrens Film - Son of Rambow review by CP Customer
Lovely tale about children's magical imagination. beautiful pace aand atmosphere, woefully underused director.
0 out of 0 members found this review helpful.