Just by viewing the cover you would probably assume that this is some kind of odd comedy based on little children's imaginations. And you would be exactly right. This is the newest comedy from Garth Jennings. He would be the same guy that directed The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Universe, and if you liked that then this will be right up your alley.The story opens with Will Proudfoot, the oldest son in his religiously bizarre family. Will revolts in his own quiet way through his doodles and imagination. Through no fault of his own, he encounters Lee Carter. Lee would be described as being from the wrong side of the tracks. He also rebels, but with no parental guidance around to
care, his actions are far superior to Will's. They eventually hit it off as friends and begin filming on a movie for a local film festival. Their movie, Son of Rambow, will be the platform to these unlikely friends stardom. They hit some potholes along their way including an impossibly cool french foreign exchange student Didier Revol, A flying dog kite firing a semi-automatic weapon at them and a concussion or two.
This movie may seem a bit off the wall for most, and so be it. Much like it's director's predecessor, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Universe, the film is aimed at a small niche group. My hopes would be that most would at least give Son of Rambow a shot. It may not be your particular cup of tea, but a couple chuckles here and there, if for no other reason than remembering your own childhood and the ridiculously dumb things we all have done. Son of Rambow's tag line is "Make Believe, Not War." If that doesn't sum this whole movie up, I don't know what does.
(Rated PG-13 . 96 min.)
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