Member review

Son of Rambow is a comedic film about two boys, Will Proudfoot (Bill Milner) and Lee Carter (Will Poulter) who form an unlikely bond over making a home movie, based on the film Rambo: First Blood, to enter into a competition. Will Proudfoot is a shy boy who's family belongs to their local brethren. He is not allowed to watch films or TV and must leave class whenever a documentary is shown. But it is when he has to leave that he meets his first true friend. Lee Carter is the naughtiest boy in school, who is thrown out of class for misbehaviour. When something happens, Lee steps in to take the blame. Lee demands that Will joins his home movie, which is being made using Lee's brother Lawrence's equipment, which Lawrence uses in his video bootlegging company. Will joins Lee's film after accidentally watching First Blood at Lee's house. He is very enthusiastic about his role, and does several dangerous stunts, which ends up with Lee having to save Will. They become better friends as the filming continues, and eventually most of the school is taking part, which ends with a tense scene. The film made me happy as it proves that anyone can make a film, no matter what the limitations may be. I give it 4 stars as it is an funny and relatable film which will make you happy, and possibly even sad.