Top 100 Most Anticipated Films of 2008: #59 Son of Rambow

#59. Son of Rambow

Director/Writer: Garth Jennings
Producers: Nick Goldsmith
Distributor: Paramount Vantage

The Gist: SON OF RAMBOW is the name of the home movie made by two little boys with a big video camera and even bigger ambitions. Set on a long English summer in the early 80’s, SON OF RAMBOW is a comedy about friendship, faith and the tough business of growing up.

Fact: Jennings has a knack for directing non-traditional comedies as with his last film: The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy.

See It: I caught this at Sundance – and it was generally regarded as an audience-pleaser. Coming of age flick mixed with actual scenes from degraded VHS copy of First Blood. I say this is a hell of a lot better of a nostalgic trip than the Rambo that just came out in theaters.

Release Date/Status?:Paramount Vantage might have waited more than a year to present the film – perhaps waiting for Lionsgate to present Rambo IV. This comes out May 2nd.