It's rather like looking into a mirror. What we see, like or dislike in him may be what we see, like or dislike in ourselves.
It's a rare trait to have, and Hugh Grant seems to possess it in abundance. No particular point of view. No special ambition. No burning agenda.
Thus his role in "About a Boy" is ideal for this fine actor. Grant perfectly plays this vapid, irresponsible playboy, who fortunately realizes his own lack of character and grows in the enactment.
He has help from other characters with whom he comes in contact, including a boy and some single-parent moms. While the growth may be minimal, there's some progress, and the promise of future pleasantries with a congenial groupie.
Like his role in "Notting Hill," the feel of this comedy drama's light as a souffle, yet constantly buoyed by Grant's unique persona and neat direction by Chris and Paul Weitz (memorable from "Chuck and Buck").
"About a Boy" may seem lightweight, yet notice how it holds the attention straight through to its consonant conclusion.
It's a rare trait to have, and Hugh Grant seems to possess it in abundance. No particular point of view. No special ambition. No burning agenda.
Thus his role in "About a Boy" is ideal for this fine actor. Grant perfectly plays this vapid, irresponsible playboy, who fortunately realizes his own lack of character and grows in the enactment.
He has help from other characters with whom he comes in contact, including a boy and some single-parent moms. While the growth may be minimal, there's some progress, and the promise of future pleasantries with a congenial groupie.
Like his role in "Notting Hill," the feel of this comedy drama's light as a souffle, yet constantly buoyed by Grant's unique persona and neat direction by Chris and Paul Weitz (memorable from "Chuck and Buck").
"About a Boy" may seem lightweight, yet notice how it holds the attention straight through to its consonant conclusion.