If you’re like me and you’re already burned out on CGI-laden blockbusters at the cineplex, I have the perfect movie anecdote for you— though it may be hard to find. The coming-of-age story “Son of Rambow” is in limited release at the moment, but this delightful tale will no doubt find a wider audience this summer as the critical raves— including one from our very own Movie Mom–continue to mount. “Son of Rambow” is being compared to classic adolescent movies such as “Stand by Me,” but it has its own unique language and style and is the most refreshing movie I have seen in awhile
Every coming-of-age story features an unlikely duo who become friends. In this case the duo is a sheltered, sweet boy named Will and a con-artist troublemaker, Lee Carter, who is reminiscent of the Artful Dodger from “Oliver Twist.” Will comes from a family who is part of a strict religious sect and he is not allowed to watch movies, TV, or do anything fun. Lee, on the other hand, is only loosely supervised by his older brother because his parents are often absent. Despite these differences, the two bond over the desire to make a movie and enter it into a contest. Their cinematic inspiration? Rambo.
“Rambow” captures the 80s era perfectly, and is clever, funny, and sweet, without being snarky, sappy, or dumb. More importantly, this movie has a lot to say about the spiritual need for play and imagination in all of our lives.
So give your soul a little lighthearted nourishment and find “Son of Rambow” if you can. I promise you that it the original Rambo was never this entertaining.
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posted September 13, 2008 at 1:05 am
Does anyone know the bedtime prayer used in “Son of Rambow”? It’s lovely and I would very much like to know it. Linda
posted October 9, 2008 at 2:57 pm
Hi Linda,
I also really loved the prayer so I went digging and found it!
Here goes.
Enjoy,
Daniella
O my God I’ve come to say
thank you for your love today.
Thank you for my family
and all the friends you give to me.
Guard me in the dark of night
and in the morning send your light.
Amen.
posted October 12, 2008 at 3:36 pm
THank you for posting this prayer. I went on the internet to find it
for my sons. It is perfect!