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One Thing After Anothernew
The adaptation of the Tony Award-winning play The History Boys is not, thankfully, a British retread of Dead Poets Society, no matter how the previews may try to make it out to be one.
Eugene Weekly |
Molly Templeton |
01-04-2007 |
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Class Actnew
If you like your British movies quick, raunchy, reflective, and bittersweet, then The History Boys, based on the stage play, is for you.
Austin Chronicle |
Toddy Burton |
12-22-2006 |
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Teacher's Petnew
A surprise hit play in New York and London, The History Boys won high marks as a sparkling alternative to the sentimental, black-and-white portrait of education in Dead Poets Society.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
12-21-2006 |
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Difference Between Smart and Wisenew
For the big screen, Alan Bennett presents a less cynical version of his play about what an education is good for.
Chicago Reader |
J.R. Jones |
12-11-2006 |
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No Child's Behind Leftnew
A few real-world locations aren't enough to prevent The History Boys from feeling largely artificial.
Washington City Paper |
Mark Jenkins |
12-08-2006 |
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Apt Pupilnew
With The History Boys, Alan Bennett stays at the head of the class.
L.A. Weekly |
Ella Taylor |
11-17-2006 |
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