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Nowhere Boy - A John Lennon Biopic

Nowhere Boy - A John Lennon Biopic I don't know what's weirder. That the kid from Love Actually plays a young Paul McCartney or that I recognized him so quickly. I guess they're both weird in a way, but only one scenario makes me look creepy so I'll concentrate on the former - the casting. The main problem with films about modern icons is that disparity between the face we have tattooed into our brains and the one presented on screen. Too big a difference and the audience becomes detached and constantly aware of the fact they're watching a film. Ray benefited [...]