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About a boy is a movie twisted stories most genre type films Hugh Grant loves to play as he is known for romantic-comedies. It is about the unlikely lifestyle by both single mothers and a single man who is afraid of commitment, both situation ironically opposite but meets half-way and complementary. It goes along with the lives of people who are going through hardships and overcoming pains.

Based on Nick Horinby's popular movie, this film proves different realities of society giving finesse discernments and sophisticated humor at the same time give grounds for discussion. About a boy in reality is entirely focused on the situation of a boy confused in the middle as a protect of her mother, who assumes as the man of the house even deciding for a normal life as boy.

Paul and Chris Weitz, director of the film has swiftly causes situations to be connected in an odd turn of events. I tit when Hugh Grant (as Will) supposed to be relaxed in his own pace found an interest to certain circle of moment. This film also introduces a set of families that is unconventional that others tag its as broken family but still considered as family. The story reveals truths of society in terms of divorce and the indifferences an individual experiences. However found the story as ruthless in silence, the director introduced it into a romantic comedy that exposes love.

Hugh Grant is a rich man who owns his time and uses a 30-minute itinerary that keeps his day. He is afraid of commitment but into a weird curiosity on single mom. He alone with the expense of his wealth and enjoys a dull moment in front of television keeping him busy changing channels in the remote control. Afraid to take pressures and live in the comfort of his home and hobbies.

In the moment of time, he got amused of single moms after chasing single parents in the grocery stores discovers a group called S.P.A.T. (Single Parent Alone Together). The curiosity brought him in the hallways of the club wherein he began considering this single moms as prospects for his dull love life. Being hooked by his lies pretending to single parent himself and creating a story brought sympathy from club members. Will's persistence caught the eye from Suzie, the beauty in the group.

In a date in the park with Suzie, Fiona's son, Marcus, intruded Will. In the unlikely accident, Marcus realizes that Will is perfect for his mom. Marcus mother Fiona is desperately alone who worries about anything and everything that she finds herself pathetic. With successive suicidal tendencies, Marcus realizes the need for a fatherly figure or someone who can fill the emptiness in his mother's heart.

Will on the other hand is a perfect candidate for that, single, who love's children as he seem to be and who likes single moms. Marcus after the connection he has made with Will in the park started to have daily trips into his house. Leaving Will confused on the intention of the boy but eventually accepted to accommodate him in his home. Will also owe the boy since it did not tell anyone in the club about his lies.

Will was also given favor by Marcus pretending that he is his father after being found in loved with Rachel (Rachel Weiz). Rachel is also a single mom who goes through issues of that Will has an ample knowledge about her hardships. But as the story goes, Rachel was skeptical about the real intention of Will after realizing that he really was not single parent at all.

Will returns to square one after being dumped by Rachel. The thought of him having a family for his own seem to be impossible as he thought it is. Will soon discovered his purpose seeing truth being prompted by the child to him. In the end Rachel and Will got back together.

About a boy gives us insight so much about life's purpose. Fiona a depressed mother of Marcus who seen life's happiness as vague. For that, Marcus also finds himself insufficient enough to give love for his mother to keep her living. Fro this also sees Will as someone who can fill the emptiness to his mother. However, Will himself sees himself having no purpose in life. Life has it schemes of disadvantages and advantages of that we are linked to each other of that each piece has its meaning.

About the boy entitles as it is since the boy himself teaches the older people about the meaning of life and family. Marcus is and adorable child who loves his mother dearly but struggles as to how he can fit to the missing piece.

At the same time, Will's character narrates and introduces the dilemma of every female single parent from her joys, pains and obligations. Bu the author made a very good impact using the boy's perspective.

The author of the movie creates it into romantic comedy without leading us to shallow discernments about life. Although he made scenes that are easy to swallow that will direct some points on the issues of the community.

A movie rated PG-13 since it gives strong language and explicit themes, directed by Paul and Chris Weitz, this movie is highly recommended for those studying on social backgrounds, family structure, and individuals in a diverse society.