Feb 4 2008 'Son of Rambow' Poster Reminiscent of Real Terror

I really like what I've seen thus far from Son of Rambow, but this poster--the overtly-militant boy, stringy brown hair, strangely pouty lips--reminds me a little too much of that movie-reviewing, porn addict-crticizing, snowman fighting feral child making the viral video rounds right now. If you hadn't seen these yet, prepare for several uncomfortable, two-minute stares into the emotionless face of a child psychopath. And he really hates Seinfeld.

Son of Rambow Poster [IMPA]

Jan 30 2008 'Son of Rambow' Trailer Far Better Than Actual 'Rambo'

Despite being perhaps a less-than-perfect adaptation of its source material, Garth Jennings' 2005 take on Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy was a visually interesting and overlooked picture, and I've awaited what would come next from the music video director.

It's finally arrived in Son of Rambow, a look at a sheltered boy making a homemade Rambo sequel with the help of his camcorder-toting friend. It sounds kind of hokey and overly-inspiring--and it may well be--but it also looks quirky, charming and heartfelt, and far more worthwhile than the actual Rambo. And with its talented, surprisingly naturalistic child cast, it will make you question why we let Dakota Fanning and Abigail Breslin continue believing they're four-and-a-half-foot Meryl Streeps.

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