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About a Boy
2002
***½
Director: Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz
Cast: Hugh Grant, Toni Collette, Rachel Weisz, Nicholas Hoult

Hugh Grant shows surprising versatility in this funny comedy drama about a selfish 38-year-old womanizer who learns responsibility from an unexpected source. It's based on Nick Hornby's novel and the dual narration may not be everyone's cup of tea.