Nowhere Boy, a biopic of John Lennon's teenage year and the forming of The Quarrymen, the original Beatles, was a pleasant surprise for me, I expected a slightly slow mediocre film and it was an engaging, gloriously acted film.
Aaron Johnson plays the lead superbly, with the kind of talent that will see him become a star before not too long. I found the relationship with his estranged mother, the woman who introduced him to rock 'n' roll music, slightly uncomfortable as there is a strong undertone of sexual attraction between them.
The music is great and I found the introduction of the young Paul McCartney and George Harrison a nice touch.
All round a very enjoyably paced movie that kept me well entertained all the way through.
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Aaron Johnson plays the lead superbly, with the kind of talent that will see him become a star before not too long. I found the relationship with his estranged mother, the woman who introduced him to rock 'n' roll music, slightly uncomfortable as there is a strong undertone of sexual attraction between them.
The music is great and I found the introduction of the young Paul McCartney and George Harrison a nice touch.
All round a very enjoyably paced movie that kept me well entertained all the way through.
For more of my reviews please go to; http://alansmitheejrmovieblog.blogspot.com/