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Overview
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Writer:
Jeremy Brock (written by)
Release Date:
13 October 2006 (USA)
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Tagline:
All Ben wanted was a job. All Evie needed was a friend. more
Plot:
A coming of age story about a shy teenage boy trying to escape from the influence of his domineering mother. His world changes when he begins to work for a retired actress. | full synopsis
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3 wins
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2 nominations
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(30 articles)
Rupert Grint Among tMF’s Most Underrated Young Actors!
(From Rupert Grint - Ice Cream Man. 13 October 2009, 4:45 AM, PDT)
10 Most Underrated Young Actors
(From The Movie Fanatic. 12 October 2009, 7:54 PM, PDT)
(From Rupert Grint - Ice Cream Man. 13 October 2009, 4:45 AM, PDT)
10 Most Underrated Young Actors
(From The Movie Fanatic. 12 October 2009, 7:54 PM, PDT)
User Comments:
Definitely NOT forgettable
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Rupert Grint | ... | Ben Marshall |
 | Fay Cohen | ... | Old Lady 1 |
| Ruby Mortlock | ... | Old Lady 2 |
| Don Wetherhead | ... | Old Man |
 | Laura Linney | ... | Laura Marshall |
| Oliver Milburn | ... | Peter |
| Tamsin Egerton | ... | Sarah |
| Nicholas Farrell | ... | Robert Marshall |
| Jim Norton | ... | Mr. Fincham |
 | Julie Walters | ... | Evie Walton |
| Chandra Ruegg | ... | Chandra |
| Ricky Champ | ... | Tough Looking Man |
| Rupert Holliday-Evans | ... | Store Manager (as Rupert Holiday Evans) |
| Harriet Brock | ... | Child at Campsite |
| James Brock | ... | Child at Campsite |
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Rated PG-13 for language, sexual content and some thematic material.
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98 min
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Screenwriter Jeremy Brock was reportedly inspired by his own teenage experiences working for Dame Peggy Ashcroft.
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Continuity: When Evie and Ben are looking at the lake it is flat calm. When the camera looks at them the lake behind has waves.
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Quotes:
Bryony:
Hello. I made you some tea. Do you take sugar?
Ben: No.
Bryony: It's okay. I'm not gonna eat you. I don't have to be anywhere until after lunch. How about you? Do you fancy staying in a bit?
[Ben starts dressing]
Bryony: I take it that's a no then.
Ben: It's eleven thirty.
Bryony: So?
Ben: I promised Evie I'd be there by eleven.
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Ben: No.
Bryony: It's okay. I'm not gonna eat you. I don't have to be anywhere until after lunch. How about you? Do you fancy staying in a bit?
[Ben starts dressing]
Bryony: I take it that's a no then.
Ben: It's eleven thirty.
Bryony: So?
Ben: I promised Evie I'd be there by eleven.
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Movie Connections:
References One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)
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Soundtrack:
The Tallest Man, The Broadest Shoulders Part 1: The Great Frontier
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I only heard about Driving Lessons through the ITV adverts, and to be honest, I didn't know how much I would like it. I switched on the TV last night and was totally surprised. Driving Lessons is a modest, simple film which draws you in right from the start. Rupert Grint plays the part of socially awkward teenager Ben brilliantly. He's definitely one to look out for in the future. Dame Eve Walton is played by the fabulous Julie Walters. I loved the simple plot and the way the actors portrayed their characters with great sensitivity. The highlight of the film, for me was Evie's rather colourful poem. It shows how friendships can form between the most unlikely pairs. In my opinion, watching Driving Lessons is a great way to spend 2 hours. The scenery was also striking, especially the countryside. Anyone who can call this sparkling comedy forgettable, I strongly disagree with