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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  |  Reviews

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  |  Reviews

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  |  Reviews

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  |  Reviews

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  |  Reviews

Apt Pupilnew

With The History Boys, Alan Bennett stays at the head of the class.
L.A. Weekly  |  Ella Taylor  |  11-17-2006  |  Profiles & Interviews

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