Bianca
12Nov11
Johnson's film could have been better, in my opinion. Although, I do agree with your "John Nobody" point.
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Risya
10Nov11
This film's an interesting insight into John Lennon's past to see what made him the man he was. Brilliant acting from the casts especially from Aaron Johnson of his remarkable performance portraying John Lennon. The mood of the film brings the combination of both inspiration and depression. But I wonder, however, whether the story would still be interesting if the subject had been "John Nobody"? hmmm..
Fx Ardhi Djohary
5Nov11
i found this really good on me... i can feel the drama. better than i first expected. good biopic
Austin B.
16Aug11
I would have liked to see the film really emphasize how the events in it impacted John Lennon's overall life and attitudes (I count myself as a Beatles fan, but I'm far FAR from a scholar). Nonetheless, this is really good drama and the performances are some of the most well-played you'll find from the year 2009 (I like Aaron Johnson and Anne-Marie Duff especially).
Don't Get Nasty Brother
18Jul11
Nowhere Boy tiene algo que la levanta por encima de todas las películas que se han hecho sobre o alrededor de algún miembro de The Beatles, deja sabiamente al grupo fuera de la trama. De hecho evitan en cualquier momento hacer una referencia barata e intrascendente de esa parte de la historia de John Lennon. En todo caso la película es un recuento algo genérico de la adolescencia del músico. Se puede ver.
Ian Fonseca
14May11
Nice movie for whoever doesn't know much about John's background. Doesn't tell it all, but at least it shows some important stuff.
msmichel
29Apr11
A "biopic" of the early life of John Lennon visiting his mother(s) complex. Not really a "beatles" pic but more of a docudrama hypothesing Lennon's upbringing and its effects on his later development. Aaron Johnson not a bad Lennon, Scott-Thomas somewhat miscast here but Anne-Marie Duff a revelation as Julia. Every scene Duff is in belong solely to her. Can't say I'm a fan of the film but that performance wow.
Pedro Franceschini
29Mar11
Ok.it' John Lennon, so it's always cool. But the film sometimes seems to force a little too much the (sexual) tension between him and his mother..Anyway: it works! specially if you like Beatles (and who doesn't?)
rorydean
21Feb11
http://bit.ly/eAAyuW New Review available at Above the Line -- a solid film that explores the early years of John Lennon before the Beatles. A well done, beautifully realized and artful film that takes care of the material without a heavy hand or over-simplified plot. A must see for fans and film goers alike.
rorydean
18Feb11
A surprisingly well made film that might just as easily be about anyone as John Lennon; the struggle for identity and creative expression, the turmoil of adolescence and the long, long journey to becoming the person you've only dreamed about. Sam Taylor Wood handles the material with ease, a balancing act as she navigates truth and fiction, character and enigma with poise, gentleness and grace.
Edward Copeland
10Jan11
An evocative look at John Lennon's teenage years in Liverpool. http://eddieonfilm.blogspot.com/2011/01/these-memories-lose-their-meaning.html
nataliamariana
3Jan11
Uma biografia bacaninha. Mostra um lado de Lennon que eu não conhecia. Por se tratar de um filme sobre uma das pessoas mais conhecidas, eu esperava mais. De qualquer forma, boa atuação dos atores.
Caden Cotard
14Dec10
Kinda generic, in a good, Douglas Sirk-way. And it has three brilliant lead performances.
Renan Lazzarin
4Dec10
O Garoto de Liverpool é uma biografia bacaninha, mas meio inconsequente. Não justifica os métodos que usa pra atingir o objetivo. A trama é como um adolescente dos mais voláteis. O enredo é leve até que chega o ápice. E, assim como chegou, ele vai-se embora sem avisar. Mas, enquanto dura, o clímax tem classe, com as soberbas Anne-Marie Duff e Kristin Scott-Thomas entregando tudo de si. Eis o charme.
Lorna Singh
2Nov10
An entertaining coming of age drama,one that would touch you even if it were not about John Lennon.Compelling portrayal of his development,the influence of his mother and aunt,and life in Liverpool in the 50's and 60's. Wonderful performance by Aaron Johnson and the supporting cast.
Matthew_Lucas
7Oct10
A paint by numbers music bio that offers no real insight into its characters. Still, well acted, but hollow.
pivic
5Sep10
This is a heartfelt film, intricately written and directed, not to mention the performance Aaron Johnson, who plays a young John Lennon, completely undaunted. It's basically a psychological story of a young man who grows up in a seemingly cold household with his aunt, estranged from his biological mother while struggling with the sudden death of his aunt's husband. All in all, a very caring, sweet and wonderful film.