Will, played by Hugh Grant, is a self-centered, immature man in his 30's who lives off money his dad made for writing a famous song. He is a bachelor with no intention of getting married, yet his sole goal in life is to meet single women. During one of these quests, he meets an eccentric, lonely 12 year old boy named Marcus, played by Nicholas Hoult.
Beautifully acted with a great soundtrack, this film explores the relationship between Will, who wants relationships without strings attached, and Marcus, who just wants a friend. The relationships are all believably handled and the movie manages to be touching without being cloying. It is also very, very funny.
As you might expect, Will is very reluctant to get involved with Marcus, but slowly warms up. It is the way the film gradually unfolds this relationship, with its comic, sometimes cringe inducing turns that makes it so enjoyable. It's a story about how inspiration takes many forms and how a young person can make an older person take a long, hard look at himself.
Two thumbs up
note: This film is rated PG-13 for language and adult situations
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